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Helmut Marko, Red Bull advisor, is very pleased with the way Max Verstappen showed up at the US Grand Prix on Sunday. The CEO of the Austrian team is also looking forward to working with the Honda engine supplier.
Verstappen impressed the Circuit of the Americas by finishing second after starting in 18th place. Limburger, 21, even had an idea of the victory, but he ended up going to see Kimi Räikkönen.
"At Max's, you can assume that something special is coming in. From eighteenth to winning the fight, then A speed with these tires is incredible," said Marko on Wednesday against Motorsport.com .
Verstappen is involved in a battle with leader Räikkönen and Lewis Hamilton in the final stages of the race in Texas, which chased the world title, but still grabbed it. The difference between the three drivers was only a few seconds.
"Honda is already ahead of Renault"
Verstappen and Red Bull are expected to be even better next year; The engine is set aside and the Austrian team continues with the Honda supplier.
The Japanese manufacturer is making a good impression this season with the Red Bulls satellite team, Toro Rosso, even though this race in the United States is reserved for drivers Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley. Grid penalties due to a new engine
"It was conscious and we are working for next year, it's development phases that we can try in the race," says Marko satisfied, who denies that Toro Rosso is suffering experiences with an eye The next season.
"It's also good for Toro Rosso himself, they benefit as much, but of course it's a nice gesture and a successful way to work." N Renault, also in the race. "
Three more times Red Bull with Renault engine
Verstappen beats three bulls with a Renault engine at Red Bull. On Sunday, the Mexican Grand Prix will be on the program, followed by race weekends in Brazil and Abu Dhabi.
Hamilton is expected to win his fifth world title in Mexico. The Briton Mercedes has seventy points ahead of his pursuer Sebastian Vettel.
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