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Marko wanted to 'infect' Red Bull drivers

While the British-based F1 teams are working to assist with the production of ventilators for patients who have the coronavirus, Red Bull's motorsport consultant, Helmut Marko has revealed that he wanted to deliberately expose his drivers to the virus in order to make them immune. 'We have four Formula 1 drivers, and eight or 10 juniors,' he told Austrian broadcaster ORF. 'The idea was to organise a camp where we could bridge this mentally and physically somewhat dead time. And that would be the ideal time for the infection to come. 'These are all strong young men in really good health,' he continued. 'That way they would be prepared whenever the action starts. And you can be ready for...
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