Marko Declares Constructors’ Championship Gone for Red Bull

Red Bull’s Chief Advisor Helmut Marko Admits Title Loss to Mercedes

In an interview with Sky Sports, the Austrian stated the championship was beyond their reach. He conceded, “We won’t be able to catch Mercedes anymore.” After enduring a frustrating season with the new regulations, Red Bull’s hopes appear over following their disappointment at the Hungaroring. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez finished 10th and 12th, while Lewis Hamilton and George Russell took a comfortable 1-2.

Marko highlighted their lack of straight-line speed as a significant factor in their demise. Despite acknowledging their deficit, he expressed frustration at the FIA’s handling of technical directives, which have targeted Red Bull’s car this season. The team feels unfairly treated, believing the regulations are being enforced inconsistently. “They are changing the rules during the game,” Marko said. “I don’t think that’s fair.”

Sergio Perez’s Frustrations Boil Over

Mexican Driver Lashes Out at Team Strategy After Hungary

Adding to Red Bull’s woes, Perez vented his anger at the team’s strategy during the Hungarian Grand Prix. Stuck behind Fernando Alonso for most of the race, Perez grew frustrated by the team’s reluctance to pit him for fresh tires. He eventually finished 12th, losing ground in the Drivers’ Championship.

Speaking to the media, Perez criticized the team’s decisions. “The strategy was very poor. We lost a lot of time. I don’t understand why we didn’t pit me earlier,” he said. His comments highlight the internal tensions within Red Bull, as they grapple with a season that has fallen short of expectations.