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Laurent Mekies reflects on a title defeat for Red Bull at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Red Bull has stated they could not have done anything more to help Max Verstappen in his F1 championship bid at the season finale. Despite winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Verstappen fell short of claiming his fifth consecutive title.
Lando Norris clinched his first F1 drivers’ title with a third-place finish at the Yas Marina Circuit. Verstappen led the race from pole position, with Norris maneuvering his way through the field after an early pit stop.
McLaren’s superior pace allowed Norris to secure the third place he needed while Verstappen’s attempts to back up the McLarens ultimately did not alter the outcome of the championship battle. Red Bull’s team principal, Laurent Mekies, praised their flawless race strategy and performance.
Although Verstappen narrowly missed out on the championship, Red Bull celebrated their strong comeback in the second half of the season. Mekies commended the team’s efforts and expressed pride in their performance throughout the year.
