Oracle' Marko proves right after stunning pole for Verstappen

With a supreme lap, Max Verstappen managed to seize pole position for the British Grand Prix. It seemed a significant surprise since he had started his second run in Q3 behind the McLarens and also Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. But while the external observers were perhaps astonished, Helmut Marko certainly was not.

In hindsight, it's easy to speak, but the Red Bull Racing external advisor revealed to ServusTV an expectation for a front-row spot. He explained: "We saw on Friday that if we could get rid of the understeer, we'd be at the front."

Red Bull also made progress in other areas for Verstappen "And the balance has improved gradually. We made a slight adjustment after the first run in Q3, and then of course, the Max factor came back, an incredible lap and once again a flawless round", he said in front of the camera.

Therefore, Verstappen has the prime starting position for Sunday's race. An optimistic Marko said he is looking forward to it confidently. "Max's long run was the fastest on Friday." That's why the Austrian looks forward to the race 'with pleasure', held in front of hundreds of thousands of fans of Lando Norris and Hamilton, Britons hoping for a British victory.

Max Verstappen also commented on the updates and changes Red Bull made at the last minute. This was his verdict on them.