Marko explains actions of a highly frustrated Verstappen: 'That made the difference'

After the Safety Car was called out on track because Kimi Antonelli's DNF, everyone pitted. The Dutchman only had hard tyres left after he was on an alternative strategy. After the restart, he first made contact with Leclerc, and then with George Russell. For the latter, he already received a 10-second penalty.

Reflecting on the incidents, Marko said: "He showed emotion and the battles were quite fierce," he began Motorsport Total.

The Austrian continued with saying that having the tyre decision was already key. "Verstappen's frustration over the hard tyre probably made the difference. They didn't realise the tyre would be so bad at warming up."

"Of course, there's a certain frustration, which also reflected in his driving style," he concluded.