Red Bull chief picks out ‘weaknesses’ of

Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris are “extraordinary talents” but Red Bull’s Helmut Marko says they both have “weaknesses” compared to F1 world champion Max Verstappen.Ferrari’s Leclerc and McLaren’s Norris are two of the most highly regarded drivers in the current F1 standings, but Mark believes both have shown significant weaknesses.The pair have emerged as Verstappen’s two closest challengers over the past two seasons but lack the consistency of the three-time Red Bull world champion, claims Marko.And Marko has issued an ominous warning to those hoping to dethrone Verstappen in 2024, claiming the Dutchman is “not at the limit yet” and will “get even better”.”Leclerc and Norris are undoubtedly exceptional talents,” Marko told F1-Insider.“But both have shown weaknesses in the past when it comes to consistency. What and other things, Max is not at the border yet. He continues to improve.”Our job is to give him as good a car as he had in 2023. Then he will be the benchmark again.”Verstappen enters the upcoming 2024 season aiming to win his fourth consecutive world title, mirroring Sebastian Vettel’s success from 2010-2013.The 26-year-old is in the form of his life after crushing the opposition last season to win 19 out of 22 races in 2023.Verstappen has collected plenty of points en route to his third championship. alone won the Constructors’ Championship for Red Bull..