Helmut Marko admitted Red Bull are more concerned about Mercedes than Ferrari in 2023, despite the Silver Arrows enduring a poor season this year.
Red Bull strolled to both Formula 1 titles this season as a result of the ineffective challenges of their main rivals. Mercedes did not have a car quick enough for a title charge, while Ferrari collapsed in a storm of reliability woes and strategy blunders despite their strong start.
Looking ahead to next year, Marko was clear when choosing the team most likely to challenge Red Bull for silverware. "Definitely Mercedes," the Austrian told Auto Motor und Sport. "They are the more stable team. And they have [Lewis] Hamilton.