2023-10-27 02:39:17
Red Bull F1 advisor Helmut Marko has confirmed that Max Verstappen will be accompanied by two bodyguards at the Mexican Grand Prix amid growing safety concerns. Red Bull is showing overwhelming strength in 2023 with 17 wins out of 18 races. Verstappen has won 15 of those wins, leaving him with just four races left to beat his record of 15 wins in a season, set last year.
Red Bull offers bodyguard to Max Verstappen Verstappen is the favorite for his 16th F1 victory at the Mexican Grand Prix, while Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez impressed in front of his home crowd. I’m trying to show you. Verstappen will already be expecting a hostile reaction in Mexico City. Such treatment had already begun at the American Grand Prix, where boos could be heard as Verstappen stood atop the podium. Marko blames Mexican fans, telling F1-Insider.com that social media threats against Verstappen had been made even before the booing at the US Grand Prix, and Red Bull chose to act . Although Verstappen did not request additional protection, Red Bull felt it was necessary and the three-time world champion will be flanked by two bodyguards at the Mexican Grand Prix. “Max doesn’t want that and is relaxed,” Marko told F1-Insider.com. “But we have a responsibility towards him. That’s why we want to play it safe.” Sergio Perez urges Mexican fans to give full support to Red Bull team Ahead of home race, Sergio Perez says Verstappen will He indirectly mentioned the expected tense atmosphere he would encounter. Perez called on Mexican fans to support not only him but the entire Red Bull team as he continues his quest to overcome his slump and maintain second place in the drivers’ championship. “I’m optimistic this week. We know what direction we’re going in now and I hope we can show that,” Perez said. “There are some things that need to be resolved with the car and we need to come back even stronger. I hope you will come to Mexico to support not only me but the entire Oracle Red Bull Racing Team.” Perez goes into the race weekend with a 39-point lead over Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) in the battle for ranking position.
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