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Marko reckons Verstappen is ready for title fight

Helmut Marko believes Max Verstappen is in a position to fight for this year's World title despite his own father, Jos, saying it is too soon. Entering his third season in Formula 1, many are expecting Red Bull's drivers to challenge the Mercedes pairing for this year's title. However, Verstappen Snr has cast doubt on whether his 19-year-old son is ready. 'Of course there is talk of a title,' he recently said, 'but my personal opinion is that it is still a year too early.' Red Bull advisor Marko disagrees. 'Now with a year's more experience, I think both of our drivers can fight for the title,' F1i.com quotes him as having said. 'Now he enters his third year, it is actually a strength....
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