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Marko on Sainz: 'He is no Verstappen'

Helmut Marko says that Carlos Sainz was quick for Toro Rosso, but that "he is no [Max] Verstappen". In 2019, Sainz became the first driver from outside the big three teams to finish inside the top six since 2015. He also scored a maiden podium at the Brazilian Grand Prix which was also McLaren's first podium success since the Australian Grand Prix in 2014. The 2019 season was certainly one that saw Sainz's stock rise into the stratosphere. Article continues under video But back in 2016, the head of the Red Bull driver development program, Helmut Marko, was faced with a direct choice of promoting Verstappen or Sainz to Red Bull in 2016. Promoting Verstappen over the Spaniard...
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