Max Verstappen still has a chance of winning the Formula 1 world drivers’ title in 2020 despite Mercedes’ strong start to the season, according to Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko. Verstappen, who has picked up one race victory so far this year, currently sits 37 points behind championship leader Lewis Hamilton. Red Bull entered the 2020 campaign with hopes of challenging for its first world championship since 2013, however Mercedes has held a clear advantage at most events so far, winning five out of the opening six grands prix. In a discussion with SpeedWeek, Marko asserts that “Verstappen can still become world champion, that’s our goal for the season”, despite the tricky...
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