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Max Verstappen delivers ‘too nice’ verdict after Red Bull boss repeats ‘zero’ remark
Max Verstappen has described Laurent Mekies as “too nice” following Mekies’ statement that his contribution in Red Bull’s performance was “zero”. Verstappen and Red Bull have seen improvement under Mekies since the mid-season slump that led to Christian Horner’s departure. Recent wins in Italy and Azerbaijan, along with strong finishes in Zandvoort and Singapore, have put Verstappen in the title race. While still trailing in the drivers’ championship, Verstappen remains optimistic about their team effort and progress. Verstappen appreciates Mekies’ involvement in addressing weaknesses and striving for continuous improvement within the team.
