Headaches at RB

Helmut Marko: “That makes us very thoughtful”

Perplexity for Helmut Marko (left) and Sergio Perez(Bild: GEPA pictures)

Perplexity at Red Bull! Not only Max Verstappen's brake failure, but also Sergio Perez's poor performance is causing headaches for Head of Motorsport Helmut Marko. "That gives us a lot to think about," said the Austrian.

Sergio Perez only started the Australian Grand Prix from sixth position after a penalty, did not get off the mark and only finished fifth in the end. "At times we were two seconds slower than the front runners," Helmut Marko complained in an interview on ServusTV. "Maybe the air pressure was too high or the set-up went in the wrong direction. In any case, Perez's race result gives us a lot to think about."

Perplexity for Helmut Marko (left) and Sergio Perez(Bild: GEPA pictures)

Verstappen defect: "We have tofind the cause"
 World champion Verstappen had to retire from the race after just five laps due to a technical issue. "We now have to find the cause," demands Marko.

Praise for Tsunoda
However, there was praise for Yuki Tsunoda, who raced his Racing Bull to eighth place. "That's very pleasing. He has the speed," enthused Marko about the Japanese driver.