Red Bull ignores Mercedes: 'Sticking to the plan'

Red Bull Racing is doing very well this year. The team is on top of the constructors' championship, and Max Verstappen is leading the drivers' field. Helmut Marko can't believe his luck.

With his victory in Austria, Verstappen has won for the third time in a row and for the fourth time in the past five races. The Dutchman's lead in the standings has increased, and Marko is only too happy with that. His team seems to be on its way to a world title for the first time since 2013.

''There will still be different circuits and different tyres during the season. Just look at McLaren: If everything goes well there, then suddenly they can also compete. Besides, we know how strong Mercedes is and we know what they can do. However, it's reassuring when you can win so convincingly'', Marko told Motorsport-magazin.com.

Whereas Toto Wolff and consorts will be hoping that Red Bull will now be focusing on 2022, that is not the case. ''We're sticking to our development plan because that way we can continue to develop the current car and at the same time develop the 2022 car.'' When Marko is still asked if they have the best car and engine now, he replies wittily: ''And the best driver, so three parts.''