Marko says Verstappen believes Singapore win is possible
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Helmut Marko says Max Verstappen considers a Singapore Grand Prix victory possible. Verstappen heads to the next round after his first win of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix, held at Sepang in Malaysia, but has yet to win in Singapore.
Helmut Marko says Max Verstappen considers a Singapore Grand Prix victory possible. The Red Bull driver heads to the next round after taking his first win of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix, held at Sepang in Malaysia; he has yet to win in Singapore.
In his oe24 interview after the Malaysia race, Marko also recalled messaging Verstappen to congratulate him. Verstappen thanked him and said he was already looking forward to Singapore, Marko said.
Before Singapore, team principal Laurent Mekies said Red Bull had probably expected the circuit to suit the RB22 better than Malaysia, pointing to the car's relative strength in slower corners. He said rival pace was difficult to assess, and that Malaysia's extreme heat, rough asphalt and layout may have affected the competitive order.
On Red Bull's wider prospects, Mekies said the team could fight for podiums in the coming races, but that it was impossible to know whether it could challenge for wins at every circuit.
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- SOURCEMarko verklapt grootse Verstappen-woorden: "Enige die hij niet heeft"RacingNews365 Nederland
- SOURCERed Bull heeft goed nieuws voor Verstappen richting GP SingaporeRacingNews365 Nederland
- SOURCERed Bull waakzaam ondanks zege Verstappen: "Altijd in die strijd gezeten"RacingNews365 Nederland
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