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Max Verstappen pushed hard for Red Bull to take an unusual approach to its F1 car at Monza, but clearly, the move was justified and paid off. Jon Noble takes you behind the scenes in the process
Red Bull arrived at the Italian Grand Prix with confidence in the improvements made since their struggles in 2024.
Max Verstappen’s critical call on Saturday to switch to an extreme rear wing configuration laid the groundwork for their potential victory.
The new Monza wing package showed promise on Friday, giving Red Bull an edge over McLaren.
Despite the risk of reduced downforce, the extreme wing helped Verstappen achieve faster times on the straights.
Concerns arose about the wing’s impact on race performance, leading to a debate on reverting to a safer configuration.
Ultimately, Verstappen’s persistence in sticking with the skinnier rear wing paid off, showcasing his belief in the team’s strategy.
