Speaking earlier this month, Red Bull racing consultant Helmut Marko made clear what Brendon Hartley has to do in order to retain his seat at Toro Rosso next season. 'Beat Gasly,' said the Austrian. While the kiwi has made a few mistakes this season, his confidence and self-belief has not been helped by his team approaching McLaren for the services of Lando Norris just three races into the season, or recent overtures to F2 star Alexander Albon. Nor, following confirmation that Red Bull will use Honda engines next season, has the two-time WEC champion's cause been helped by being used as a guinea pig in preparation for next season, and while teammate Pierre Gasly has been similarly affected...
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