Marko: Antonelli could become a rival to Russell.

      Helmut Marko rarely complimented his rivals from Mercedes while serving as a motorsport consultant for Red Bull. However, after his retirement, the Austrian specialist is no longer bound by corporate rules and can express his opinions about other Formula 1 teams more freely.

      Helmut Marko: "Now teams have all the data. Everyone knows their strengths, and if you're not Mercedes, then also your weaknesses. Those are the areas teams will try to address, but considering budget constraints, it won't be easy to do so.

      It was expected that Mercedes would dominate thanks to their engine, but their chassis has also been a pleasant surprise. They not only have the best engine but also the best chassis. Mercedes will dominate – it became clear to everyone when they were able to show their speed on an empty track.

      Kimi Antonelli has been fast in all youth categories. Now he has more experience. If he doesn't experience a drop in form, he will become a serious competitor for George Russell."