Verstappen sees impact on Red Bull staff: 'The team are very strong'

While on Friday night a new chapter seemed to be added to the Red Bull Racing saga with an alleged investigation of Helmut Marko, a day later - and after Max Verstappen's obvious statements - the crisis seems averted for now. Following his victory in the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, the Dutchman once again answered questions about the situation within his team.

Verstappen on Red Bull after F1 race in Jeddah

Verstappen expressed his unconditional support for Marko at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit and even stated that his own fate is partly linked to that of the Red Bull advisor, something that was already being rumoured. Having won his 56th Formula One victory, he stressed what his team must do to keep calm.

"I always said that what is most important is that we work together as a team. and that everyone keeps the peace. That’s what we all agree on within the team. So hopefully from now on, that is also fully the case. And, everyone is trying to focus in the same direction," began the three-time world champion.

He continued: "I think the positive out of all this is that it didn't hurt our performances. So, it's a very strong team. I think also mentally, what you can see from not only the driver's side, but also the mechanics, engineers, everyone is there to do their job. And I think everyone, even when there is stuff going on, they're just very focused on their job as they should be."