Crimson Bull Racing motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has insisted the crew will hearken to Max Verstappen’s “needs and criticism” severely at a gathering right this moment.
The four-time world champion will sit for disaster talks with the crew at its Milton Keynes headquarters on Thursday, simply hours after it was formally confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda would exchange Liam Lawson from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards.
It comes after Verstappen completed fourth on the Chinese language Grand Prix whereas then-teammate Lawson certified final for each the dash and grand prix. The Dutchman has pushed for enchancment from Crimson Bull throughout the previous 18 months.
Requested whether or not Tsunoda can be becoming a member of the assembly, Marko instructed Austrian outlet OE24: “The assembly is principally about Max going via the subsequent steps with the technicians. His needs and criticism can be listened to significantly.”
Whereas Verstappen struggled early on within the race on the Shanghai Worldwide Circuit, his tempo within the second stint allowed him to go Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari to complete fourth, proving there may be potential within the RB21.
“Max was too cautious on the medium tyres, however on the arduous tyres he was capable of sustain with the McLarens,” stated Marko.
On whether or not Verstappen is within the title race this yr, the Austrian added: “Then our automobile has to carry out higher. We’ve one thing within the pipeline, however it’s going to take time. It isn’t an in a single day factor.”
This text was written in collaboration with Nicole Mulder.
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