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Max Verstappen offered a more optimistic assessment of the Red Bull after Miami sprint qualifying
Max Verstappen is more positive about the upgraded Red Bull Formula 1 car at the Miami Grand Prix, mentioning that he can trust it more now and believes they have nearly halved the gap to the leaders. The first three races of the 2026 season were challenging for Red Bull and Verstappen, who criticized the previous car at the Japanese Grand Prix. However, the upgraded car has shown improvements, with Verstappen finishing fifth in sprint qualifying. Despite still facing weaknesses in high-speed turns, Verstappen feels more confident in the car and notes the significant progress in reducing the gap to the front. Red Bull showcased their competitiveness by getting both cars into SQ3 and introducing a remarkable rear wing design inspired by Ferrari’s ‘Macarena’.
