Marko Compares Current F1 Season to 2009: 'Not Mature Enough'
F1 Season Comparison: Marko's Insights
Despite it being nine races since Max Verstappen clinched an F1 victory, the Dutch driver maintains a substantial 52-point lead over Lando Norris in the title race. However, with six Grands Prix and three sprint races remaining, it appears McLaren is gaining momentum, making a turnaround in the individual championship a possibility.
Marko's Nostalgic Comparison
Helmut Marko draws a parallel to the 2009 season, during which Jenson Button dominated with Brawn GP, winning six of the first seven races, much like Verstappen's early successes this year. However, Button faltered in the last ten races of 2009, failing to secure any victories and finishing on the podium just twice.
- 2009 Context: Button struggled but won the title.
- Current Dynamics: Norris and McLaren are gaining ground.
- History may repeat itself—competition intensifies.
Looking Forward
Now, it is Norris and McLaren aiming for a comeback, even surpassing Red Bull in the constructors' standings. The F1 landscape is changing, and the excitement is palpable as teams vie for dominance.
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