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Max Verstappen is “confident” Red Bull will win races again this season despite conceding the team “took the wrong direction” with its F1 car.
Max Verstappen appeared to be on course for his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship after a strong start to the season, winning seven out of the first ten races in the RB20. However, Red Bull faced balance issues in the subsequent races, allowing McLaren to capitalize on their problems and overtake them in the standings. The turning point came at Monza, where Verstappen struggled to a sixth-place finish, describing the car as a “monster.” Despite the setbacks, Verstappen maintains a 52-point lead over McLaren’s Lando Norris and acknowledges that Red Bull took the wrong direction with their car upgrades in Hungary. While improvements are being made, Verstappen remains confident that the team can bounce back and be competitive in the remaining races of the season. The reigning F1 champion emphasizes the need for patience, teamwork, and continuous improvement to regain their winning form in the face of fierce competition.
