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McLaren told Lando Norris to attack Max Verstappen, and Helmut Marko found it very funny
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko had a laugh when McLaren told Lando Norris to attack the dominant Max Verstappen during the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The four-time world champion won from second on the grid after overtaking poleman Norris at Turn 1, as the McLaren driver went wide having defended the inside too aggressively.
Helmut Marko poked fun at McLaren’s radio message to Lando Norris during the Las Vegas Grand Prix after race engineer Will Joseph told the Brit to attack Max Verstappen after overtaking George Russell.
Despite finishing second, it was a good result in the championship battle for Lando Norris because he extended his lead over his nearest rival, Oscar Piastri, who finished fourth.
Lando Norris is still in a strong position to win his first F1 drivers' championship but Max Verstappen now has a real chance of making it five in a row.