Red Bull Racing special advisor Helmut Marko believes that the team is capable of fighting for victory at the Italian Grand Prix — but only if McLaren “doesn’t show up with something extra” in qualifying.

That verdict comes after a strong Friday that saw Max Verstappen fourth and sixth quickest in FP1 and FP2, respectively.

Marko believes Red Bull can challenge for an Italian GP win

Additional reporting by Thomas Maher

Heading into the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, most eyes are on two specific teams when it comes to predicting the race’s winner: McLaren and Ferrari.

The papaya team has dominated the F1 2025 season, while the team in scarlet is clearly a favorite at its home track.

However, Red Bull Racing special advisor Helmut Marko believes that the team from Milton Keynes has a shot a

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