7 minutes ago: Helmut Marko did not hesitate for a moment to issue a shocking statement in defense of Max Verstappen: “That is unacceptable!” “What they are doing to this young man is a TRUE scandal and a disgrace to Formula 1. They are criticizing a 28-year-old driver who achieves unimaginable results with a car that has nothing left to give.” “A driver who takes risks in every corner and never gives up. You know? To me, Max is currently the purest and most valuable talent F1 has seen in decades.” “Anyone who understands that knows this: this young man is the current pillar of Formula 1.”