Red Bull feared Verstappen wouldn't even make top six

Red Bull was worried it wouldn't make the front two rows for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint after woeful tyre wear in practice, says advisor Helmut Marko.
The team came away from Australia's season opener with confirmation that main rival McLaren is a step ahead in pace and tyre wear, and there was further proof in the sole practice session for Shanghai's sprint weekend that Red Bull has a few ...Keep reading