Red Bull's top brass says the Milton Keynes-based outfit and Max Verstappen are preparing diligently for their final showdown in the championship with Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton. Ahead of this weekend's penultimate round in Jeddah, Verstappen holds an eight-point lead over his rival while Red Bull trails Mercedes in the Constructors' standings by just five points. The Dutchman could theoretically secure the title in Saudi Arabia if he outscores Hamilton by 18 points on race day, which implies an outright win for Verstappen on Sunday and a significant shortfall for Hamilton. But Red Bull motorsport boss Helmut Marko is focused on preparations rather than predictions. "Please leave me...
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