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Zak Brown could not resist taking a dig at Red Bull amid the speculation that Max Verstappen could leave for Mercedes.
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown emphasized that Red Bull would be trailing behind its second team, Racing Bulls, without Max Verstappen in the RB21. According to Brown, the four-time F1 champion is currently “carrying” the Milton Keynes squad. Despite his outstanding performance this season, Verstappen has consistently outperformed his car, while his teammates have failed to meet expectations. Yuki Tsunoda’s arrival did not significantly improve Racing Bulls’ performance, as they remain in sixth place with 36 points. Brown stated that without Verstappen, Red Bull would be at the bottom of the constructors’ standings, highlighting the Dutch driver’s pivotal role in the team’s success.
