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Marko: Verstappen a 'time bomb' if DNFs continue

Helmut Marko says Max Verstappen has evolved into a calm and mature driver but admits the Red Bull charger could become a time bomb ready to explode if he endures more retirements. Verstappen suffered two DNFs in the first three races, each time when he was running second to race winner Charles Leclerc who left Australia with a 34-point lead over Mercedes' George Russell in the Drivers' standings. Ahead of this week's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Verstappen lingers sixth in the championship and so far, the Dutchman has taken his troubles in his stride. "He is a lot calmer," Marko told Austrian broadcaster ORF. "After his retirement [in Melbourne], he returned to the pit box...
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