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Verstappen is exalted by the chief

Helmut Marko, a racing adviser at Red Bull, believes that Max Verstappen is the only rider to have been "flawless" so far in 2019.
The Dutchman is fourth in the championship and is just one point behind Sebastian Vettel. His Australian podium was the highlight of his season for the time being, although he narrowly missed another podium in Bahrain after Charles Leclerc's loss of power.
Verstappen was able to overcome at least one Ferrari in all races this season, despite the apparent difference in performance between the two teams.
The Austrian also said that the Red Bull driver is the only one on the grid who has made no mistake so far this season, adding that Verstappen is ready to win the world championship.
"Hamilton, Bottas, Vettel and Leclerc had ups and downs," he told Auto Bild.
"Only Max was flawless and always got the most out of the car, sometimes even more."
"He's absolutely ready for the title," said Marko. "In Barcelona we now have to prove that we are too. K. G.