Verstappen could put a Haas on pole, says Marko

Helmut Marko believes that, such is his ability, Max Verstappen might put a Haas or Alpha Tauri on pole place… nonetheless, there is a caveat.

The no-nonsense Austrian, who has overseen his protege’s profession, continues to sing his driver’s praises although at occasions he clearly will get somewhat carried away.

“Max could be a category of its personal in each automotive,” he tells Motorsport-Whole.com. “The Max of 2020 can’t be in contrast with the Max of 2023, besides for a similar identify.

“He has gained great sovereignty,” he enthuses. “For me, the champion of race studying was at all times Hamilton, as he divided his tyres. And Max is now additionally the identical. If not even higher, as a result of it’s higher at fundamental velocity.

“An unbelievable maturation course of came about,” he insists.

Marko believes that one of many Dutchman’s key strengths is his capability to learn situations, particularly ever-changing situations, and react accordingly. Certainly, such is his capability the Austrian is satisfied that the teen – in the fitting situations – might put an AlphaTauri or Haas on the coveted beginning spot.

“If there are such situations, he places an AlphaTauri or Haas, who’s a qualifying automotive, on pole,” he says.

Truth is nonetheless that there are every other variety of drivers who might try this, and let’s not neglect that it was Sebastian Vettel, Marko’s earlier ‘golden boy’, who gave Toro Rosso its first pole and win in such situations.

Verstappen, who’s contracted to Crimson Bull till 2028, has made no secret of the truth that when he feels the time is true he’ll stroll away from the game, Marko admits that it is a robust risk.

“Max is totally different,” he says. “He’ll come someday and say: ‘Thanks, that is it.'”