P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen believes Red Bull has made a step with the RB21, saying it “can’t be worse” than the team’s 2024 F1 challenger.
Despite facing persistent balance issues with the RB20, Max Verstappen and Red Bull managed to secure nine race victories and his fourth consecutive title in the 2024 season. However, they endured a 10-winless race streak in the middle of the season due to these issues. Looking ahead to the 2025 season, the team is focused on providing Verstappen with a more compliant and predictable car. Verstappen remained positive during pre-season testing, expressing optimism about the direction in which Red Bull is heading. Although the RB21 showed improvements in terms of predictability and driving ease, details about specific enhancements over the RB20 were kept confidential by Verstappen. The team aims to build on lessons learned from the previous season and continue to refine the car’s performance.
