Red Bull Racing did not look very competitive in the second free practice for the Australian Grand Prix. However, there is no reason to panic yet according to Helmut Marko, who hints that Max Verstappen's F1 team was not driving at full power.

Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko has accepted defeat on their pole and victory hopes at the Australian Grand Prix.

Red Bull Racing's Helmut Marko has made it clear what conditions he is hoping for during the Australian Grand Prix. After two sunny days in Melbourne, the unpredictable weather is set to take over from Saturday.

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In stark contrast to his own team members, Helmut Marko claims Red Bull is faster than both Mercedes and Ferrari

Formula 1 defending champion Max Verstappen downplayed Red Bull's chances at Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, saying the car is slower than their rivals and still working through some issues.

Formula One defending champion Max Verstappen downplayed Red Bull's chances at Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, saying the car is slower than their rivals and still working through some issues.

Max Verstappen and Red Bull endured a tough start to the Australian Grand Prix with Helmut Marko admitting the team are fighting to be the third-fastest team