This F1 driver left the biggest impression on Marko in 2025 so far: 'His approach is good!'

"His speed is good, as is his approach," Marko writes in his column for Speedweek about Max Verstappen's second teammate in 2025. "When it really comes down to it in qualifying, he still loses time to Max, but that margin usually stays limited to two to three tenths. Tsunoda goes his own way."

A disappointing moment was the collision with Tsunoda's ex-teammate, Pierre Gasly on the first lap at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, but Marko understands the racing incident.

Moreover, Marko is positive about the two Racing Bulls drivers as well, and was pleased with Liam Lawson's performance near the Red Sea.

"In Jeddah, he was slightly faster than Isack Hadjar, in the race they were approximately equal. The New Zealander has found his rhythm again", writes the 81-year-old advisor.

Marko also sees rookie Hadjar standing out. After his formation lap mistake in Australia, the young driver managed to bounce back considerably. "Hadjar is, in my eyes, the great discovery of this first phase of the season. The young Parisian was unfamiliar with most circuits, but was immediately fast and made few mistakes – except for the slip-up in Australia", he further praises the rookie.

According to Marko, Hadjar's mature approach makes him stand out. "Isack does something many F1 debutants struggle with: he consistently drives strong lap times and furthermore, he handles the tires very well. And he does all this with a remarkably calm and controlled manner," the Austrian concludes.