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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has delivered a damning claim about Max Verstappen and Red Bull, one that should serve as a stark reminder for the F1 constructors’ champions.
Andrea Stella, team principal of McLaren, has cautioned the team to expect Max Verstappen and Red Bull to be the dominant force throughout the remainder of the Formula 1 season.
Stella emphasized that Red Bull’s recent strong performance with Verstappen cannot solely be attributed to specific track characteristics, as evidenced by their dominant showing in Austin.
At the United States Grand Prix, Verstappen secured pole position, while McLaren’s drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri faced a significant gap on the starting grid.
Following a double DNF at the Circuit of the Americas sprint, McLaren now faces pressure from Verstappen in the championship standings, with the Red Bull driver closing in on them.
Stella acknowledged the current superiority of Verstappen and Red Bull but highlighted the need for McLaren to improve their performance to match their rivals’ pace.
He stressed the importance of analyzing how McLaren can maximize their potential to remain competitive against the resurgent Red Bull team.
