Helmut Marko, Red Bull's motorsport adviser, expressed grave concerns regarding Max Verstappen's chances for the championship following his early elimination at the Austrian Grand Prix. After a collision caused by Kimi Antonelli, Verstappen now trails Oscar Piastri by a significant 61 points. Team principal Christian Horner echoed a similar sentiment, indicating the title race is essentially between McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Piastri. The performance gap is alarming, with McLaren showcasing superior pace, especially in difficult heat conditions. Despite several races remaining, Red Bull struggles to catch up.
This is a black day. The gap is almost impossible to make up. If nothing special happens, we have to assume that the championship is over.
You could see how McLaren are racing each other. They've got a cushion to the rest. For us we just focus on one race at a time.
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