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After suffering a ‘ cold virus ‘ in the United States Grand Prix, Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen gets an update from Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko.
Verstappen is on a tear this season; not only is he 12 points ahead of Lewis Hamilton, but he also managed to bag a victory in the US Grand Prix, despite having flu-like symptoms.
Marko shed some light on Verstappen's actual scenario behind the scenes in Austin,
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“He had a normal cold virus, which is still around even in Corona times, which made him a bit weak,” Marko told Sport1.
“Only at the beginning of the race [in Austin] he didn’t feel really fit. But he drank a lot in the cockpit, which then made it better.
“There was never any danger for him. On the contrary: the speed he showed in the race was unique.
With Verstappen holding a slim lead with just five races to go, outlasting a seven-time champion like Lewis Hamilton is a daunting task. Still, the checkered flag is already in the Dutchman's sight. Marko also explains what's needed to secure the Formula 1 championship this season.
“Actually, the next two races in Mexico and Sao Paulo should traditionally suit us more than Mercedes because of the altitude,” Marko explained.
“But we don’t want to rely on that. We’ll try to get the best out of our package, just like in Austin.”
Make sure to catch the last five races, as fans anticipate one of the best finishes in Formula 1 history.
