Motor racing-No more kangaroo, Marko says Verstappen has a car to fight for Singapore pole


By Rae Wee

Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - October 3, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during practice REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Red Bull's motorsport consultant Helmut Marko believes Max Verstappen has a car that will enable him to compete with the McLarens, in qualifying at least, at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend.

Verstappen reignited hopes of a fifth straight world title with victories at the last two Formula One races but had gone into the weekend with modest expectations at a circuit where Red Bull have rarely enjoyed success.

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