Red Bull advisor Marko warns for Monaco GP: 'Most difficult race yet'

With much effort, Max Verstappen finally won the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. During the three practice sessions in the Italian race weekend, Verstappen failed to finish in the top three each time, but after qualifying he was just back on pole. Helmut Marko thinks qualifying in Monaco could still be a problem.

Marko looks ahead to Monaco Grand Prix

"We definitely have to rise to the challenge with McLaren," Marko told De Telegraaf. "And now we go to Monaco and there it's pretty much just about qualifying. I think that will be the most difficult race so far for us in advance, also because of the bumps and kerbstones there. I also expect a lot from Ferrari there and especially from Charles Leclerc, " said the consultant.

At the Circuit de Monaco, as most know, overtaking is extremely difficult. So a good starting spot seems essential in advance for a good final ranking in the Mediterranean city-state. Next weekend, the Monaco Grand Prix is scheduled in Formula 1. It is a traditional weekend, with no sprint sessions. Whether Verstappen puts his RB20 on pole, we will see on Saturday afternoon.

This article was written in collaboration with Sophia Crothall.