Red Bull Formula 1 advisor optimistic about Baku race

Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko is optimistic about the race in Baku as part of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Report informs referring to Motorsport.com.

The experienced specialist said that after Max Verstappen's victory at the Italian Grand Prix, Red Bull can compete (McLaren - ed.) at other races.

"For Baku, the fast circuits, I'm very optimistic. I am hopeful for Singapore, the only race we didn't win so far," Marko told Motorsport.com. "Normally on slow circuits [we struggle], but I believe now everything is possible in this period.

Speaking to ServusTV, the Austrian added: "I believe that with the speed we"ve shown, we should hopefully be able to compete on our own merit at almost every circuit. Singapore would be special - it"s the only race we"ve never won. But maybe it"ll work out there too.

"We"re still fine-tuning and refining things. If we can keep improving like this, that would be fantastic. The championship is gone, but a few more wins would be very nice."

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be held from September 19 to 21. Four-time world champion Max Verstappen is third with 230 points after 16 races in the 2025 championship, 104 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri of McLaren.