P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has been hugely impressed by one of McLaren’s strengths this season with the MCL39.
Max Verstappen has communicated to Red Bull the necessity of trying to replicate McLaren’s outstanding medium-speed performance.
The reigning world champion is facing a significant challenge in his bid for a fifth consecutive F1 Drivers’ Championship, with a 97-point gap behind Oscar Piastri.
Verstappen’s struggles are mainly due to the difficulties of Red Bull’s RB21 car, in contrast to McLaren’s successful MCL39 model.
McLaren has excelled this season, winning 11 out of 14 Grand Prix races and showcasing exceptional medium-speed cornering abilities.
Their superior tyre management in both wet and dry conditions has been a key factor in their success.
Verstappen admires McLaren’s remarkable tyre management, particularly their performance in wet conditions and the impressive rotation of their car.
