“mental weaknesses”, Helmut Marko cash on Lando Norris

At Red Bull, there is no doubt that Max Verstappen will be World Champion. Helmut Marko doesn’t see Lando Norris winning and he explains why.

The final stretch of the Formula 1 season has begun and the suspense is at its height! Max Verstappen is leader ahead of Lando Norris, the Red Bull driver has a lead of 52 points over the McLaren driver. There are only 6 GPs left this season on the calendar. The United States Grand Prix in Austin next weekend promises to be crucial for the world championship.

In 2023, it was Max Verstappen who won in Austin, it remains to be seen whether the Dutchman will be able to bounce back as Lando Norris won the last Grand Prix in Singapore. After four weeks of an unusual break, Formula 1 will resume its rights and the stakes of the days to come are more than decisive.

Helmut Marko doesn’t believe in Lando Norris

In this final sprint, anything goes… Helmut Marko had some very harsh words about Lando Norris, whom he absolutely does not see tickling Max Verstappen for the title of 2024 World Champion. “We know that Norris has some mental weaknesses . I read some of the rituals he needs to perform well on race day,” quipped the Red Bull leader in comments reported by Marca.

Known for his outspokenness, like his statements against Sergio Perez, Helmut Marko did not hesitate to add more. “Max Verstappen is the best, he is the fastest. Above all, he has the mental strength to theoretically fight for the world championship more than Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris,” launched the Red Bull advisor.

It remains to be seen whether Lando Norris will make Helmut Marko and Red Bull lie in the coming weeks. To catch up with Max Verstappen, the McLaren driver will have to perform in Austin this weekend. Then, the two men will challenge each other in Mexico, Brazil, Las Vegas, Qatar and finish the season in the United Arab Emirates… Perhaps the decision will be made well before Abu Dhabi. To be continued…