Marko: Red Bull should join Mercedes mid-season

Should we expect a new domination of Mercedes in 2017? If Ross Brawn, Motor Sports Director of Liberty Media, seriously fears it, Dr. Helmut Marko believes that the level of the top teams will be more or less balanced from the middle of the season.

“Mercedes obviously remains the favorite, recognized the advisor of Red Bull Racing on Sky Sports. They have the most efficient engine and have the best package. Renault catching up, but to what extent? We will see him in Melbourne (March 26), but we intend to be very close to them from mid-season. Ferrari seems to be in the mix as well and it should be a three way fight between us. »

The head of Red Bull's Junior Team sector is also eager to see if overtaking will be more complicated.

“The corner speed is incredible and we will most certainly see the records fall. As for overruns, I'm less sure. The drivers brake so late that it will be difficult. We have to see that when they all ride with the same weight and power. In any case, I am convinced that the season will be interesting”, promised the Austrian.