Marko interferes with Verstappen discussion: 'If you like'

Max Verstappen has a dual nationality due to his Belgian mother and Dutch father. The Belgian media therefore brought the news surrounding Verstappen's world title in a big way. Helmut Marko decided in conversation with the German Sport1 to venture an interesting statement.

The Red Bull Racing driver has been known as a great talent in Formula 1 for many years. Where he failed to beat Lewis Hamilton for several seasons, he succeeded in doing so in 2021. It made Verstappen gain even more fans, including people from Belgium.

Since Verstappen was born in Hasselt, Belgians also consider him a compatriot. Jos Verstappen expressed last year that his son feels completely Dutch. According to Marko, there is another country in him, he tells us with a wink. "There's also a little bit of Austria in him, if you like to think of it that way," the Red Bull advisor said.

An exciting day awaits Red Bull, as it presents the RB18 at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. The new car of Verstappen and Sergio Perez should once again propel the team to great heights, so that the drivers can once again compete with the top teams in Formula 1 in 2022. GPblog will bring you live coverage of the launch.