“It’s a completely different atmosphere,” Marko told ServusTV. “Ferrari is just like us. There is passion, emotions, sportsmanship and respect. And it is felt in all areas. We have a competitive relationship, but with sports rules. “
“Ferrari has the most versatile car. It’s instantly fast in all circumstances, with any type of tire, at any temperature. ”
In the first two races, it was mainly a duel between Leclerc and Verstappen.
“Sainz defeated Leclerc last year, but this year Leclerc is in top form. This means that we cannot expect any help from Sainz. So it will be a situation like ours, where rider number 1 is quite clear. “
Mercedes is not in the game yet, Hamilton did not even advance from Q1 in Jeddah. But Marko believes that it is only temporary. According to him, Hamilton “ruined the setting and at times drove like on ice. I am convinced that this will be corrected in the next races. It will probably end up with three fighting. ”
According to Mark, the Red Bull has a good but heavy car. He has previously stated that he is planning an upgrade for Imola. The situation is complicated by the budget ceiling.
“Our car is too heavy. If you have ten kilos above the minimum weight, it is between three and a half and four tenths on a track like Saudi Arabia, ”explains Marko.
“Weight reduction means more expensive materials that are lighter, and you have to make new parts. So the plan now is to combine the next big upgrade with a lighter design to stay within the financial framework, because we can’t build the parts twice. “
