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Marko admits Red Bull chaos cost Verstappen title

Dec.18 Dr Helmut Marko has accepted part of the blame for Max Verstappen missing out on a fifth consecutive world championship, admitting Red Bull failed to deliver often enough amid internal chaos. 'Max delivered another fantastic season this year, perhaps his best ever,' the 82-year-old told Munich Merkur. 'It wasn't his fault, it was ours. 'We didn't provide him with a car that was on par with his often enough. I partly blame myself for that, and that's why I wanted to stop now.' Marko again distanced himself from axed former team boss Christian Horner, stressing that his own exit was amicable at board level. 'I didn't want to travel anymore, the timing was right,' he said. 'They did...
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