Marko: Red Bull-Honda can fight for 2019 title
Dr Helmut Marko thinks Max Verstappen could be a title contender in 2019.
Daniel Ricciardo is leaving Red Bull and will be replaced by Pierre Gasly, but top team official Marko thinks the team remains in great hands.
"Max never surprises us with how good he is," Marko said after the Dutchman finished second in Austin.
Asked if the title could be on the cards after Red Bull splits with Renault, he answered: "We will have the Honda engine next year and this project is very promising.
"I think we can fight for the championship next year," Marko added.
As for Ricciardo, Marko admits the Australian had a bad race in America.
"He had an electrical problem. Poor Daniel! He will have to live with these problems for another two years," he said, referring to his move to the works Renault team.
As for Red Bull-Honda, the project is getting a head start as the junior team Toro Rosso trials plenty of engine upgrades at the races this year.
"This benefits not only us but them as well," Marko told motorsport-magazin.com.
"Honda is already ahead (of Renault), not only in qualifying but in the race too."
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Mclaren must be wondering what went wrong....
Not really. Everybody knows what went wrong - Alonso!
True HONDA will once again kick ass and Veeeerstappppen will be king of the track !! Or Not !
I said from day 1, Toro Rosso is doing the work for Red Bull next year. Evryone knew that Red Bul would not stay with Renault, and the best bet was Honda, and through Toro Rosso switch with McLaren. If all goes well, we can expect nice racing next year. As per Honda, I believe that Mr. Wonderful (only one l), however a really good driver, talked too much. It seams that McLaren problem wasn't only the PU, the chassis wasn't the best one, and that he now leaves the team, without that PU and the $$$ which come with it. I do not know if Ron Dennis right now is laughing, crying, or sad about the situation, however, with his pockets full.
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