Marko reveals two sides of Verstappen and how F1 champion has changed
Marko reveals two sides of Verstappen and how F1 champion has changed
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has stated that Max Verstappen has two different sides to him depending on whether or not he is behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car.
Verstappen confirmed his third world title during Saturday's sprint race at the Losail International Circuit, after he came home in P3 behind Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
His championship was confirmed after Sergio Perez crashed out earlier in the race, but the Dutchman would have no doubt been delighted to finish inside the podium positions.
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And Marko has now heaped praise on Verstappen, someone who the Austrian claims has a different side to him when his race helmet goes on.
"Since his first world title in 2021, he has improved incredibly and at the same time found a certain calmness," he told Sky Germany.
"The current season is characterised by the fact that there were no slumps, there were no mistakes. Driving at such a level every weekend at that age is unique."
"He is absolutely down to earth," Marko added. "Lives his own life, but the focus is clearly on Formula 1. So as I said, outside of the car he is the ideal son-in-law. But things change drastically in the car."
Verstappen will now be looking to round off the season in style, as he no doubt targets race wins at the remaining five grands prix this year.
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F1 Standings
Drivers
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
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- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
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- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
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- Nyck De Vries
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- Miami Grand Prix 2023
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- Grand Prix of Monaco 2023
- AWS Gran Premio de España 2023
- Grand Prix du Canada 2023
- Grand Prix of Austria 2023
- Aramco Grand Prix of Great Britain 2023
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2023
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2023
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2023
- Grand Prix of Italy 2023
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2023
- Grand Prix of Japan 2023
- Qatar Grand Prix 2023
- Grand Prix of the United States 2023
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2023
- Rolex Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2023
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2023
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