Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has shed light on a crucial chapter in Formula 1 history, when Mercedes boss Toto Wolff initially doubted the extraordinary talents of a young Max Verstappen.
In a recent interview, Marko claimed that Verstappen's talent 'was not apparent' to the Mercedes CEO, who opted to represent Alpine driver Esteban Ocon.
Marko's revelation came to light when Austrian news outlet oe24 discussed Formula 1 legend Gerhard Berger's recent statement, asserting that Verstappen is even better than the iconic Ayrton Senna.
"At first, he didn't share my enthusiasm for Max," said Marko.