Red Bull will significantly increase its title ambitions with 39,000 spectators at the two races in Austria. The team’s advisor, Dr. Helmut Marko accidentally confirmed the message. The presence of fans at the team’s two home races could spur Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez all the more as they seek to restore glory to the Milton Keynes-based team.
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In an interview with Formel1.de, Marko revealed how such large crowds can be safely accommodated on the racetrack. He said (translated via Google): “The grandstands have their own entrances and exits. This means that each stand is a unit in itself and no one comes into contact with each other. “
SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA. Christian Horner, Head of the Red Bull Racing Team, Dr. Helmut Marko, Advisor to the Red Bull Racing Team, and Cyril Abiteboul, Managing Director of Renault Sport F1. Formula 1 Grand Prix of Austria. Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)
As a rule, a total of 3,000 spectators have received permission to take part in an outdoor visit in the country. Using the trick mentioned above, the seats on the track can be divided into 13 sectors. Therefore, a crowd of 39,000 spectators can watch the action on the track. Ticket sales for the two races have already started.
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The Red Bull advisor assumes that the security aspect will be best in Austria
Marko believes authorities will do their best to ensure the safety of fans who come to the event. Hence, he is sure that large numbers will show up to cheer the home team.
Formula 1 F1. Spanish Grand Prix. Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. Red Bulls Max Verstappen crosses the finish line and is second in the pool via REUTERS / Lars Baron
He said, “What a great organization we can do in a very effective way – including test certificates, exams and whatever is set by the authorities or the ministry. So I assume there is one that offers a decent audience. “
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While having fans will be a big psychological boost, Red Bull must be careful not to lose the plot in the title race ahead of the two home races. The Milton Keynes-based outfit must demonstrate persistence. You have to eliminate mistakes if you want to drive Mercedes forward.
After a successful race in Monaco, Red Bull wants to win again in Baku and create some distance between themselves and the Silver Arrows. However, Mercedes itself will want to jump back in style. They forgot a race last weekend and left the country with just 7 extra points.
Who will take home boastful rights in Azerbaijan? Only time can tell.
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