Marko: Mercedes must accept that Ferrari have the better car

Helmut Marko confirms his Red Bull team aren't getting distracted by the Ferrari engine debate. Marko trusts the FIA who suggest the Italian team aren't doing anything wrong. He goes on to insists Mercedes should do the same.

The consultant encourages Mercedes to suck it up and focus on beating them again, rather than complaining to the FIA.

"Mercedes had the best engine for four years, now Ferrari have the upper hand. They just have to accept that and not point it at the other side. At Red Bull, we don't go along with rumours like that," Helmut Marko told Auto Bild.

Marko also gives praise to Sebastian Vettel. The four-time Red Bull champion still gets serious respect from his old team.