As reported by GPFans, Marko said:

The statement comes after the Austrian commented that Verstappen would never join their title contender Mercedes. The battle with Hamilton at Silverstone, which saw Verstappen crash out of the race, left ’too big a crack'.

The 78-year-old former racing driver said:

Max Verstappen thanks “Orange Army” after Laureus nomination

Max Verstappen became only the third F1 driver to be nominated for the Laureus Global Sportsman of the year award. He thanked his team and his famous ‘orange army’ for their support, in his response on the website, saying:

The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual prize ceremony honoring individuals and teams from the world of sports along with sporting achievements throughout the year. Apart from Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Usain Bolt among others, the list of past winners includes F1 drivers Lewis Hamilton (2020), Sebastian Vettel (2014) and Michael Schumacher (2002,2004).

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