P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“What else can I say? We try everything that we can. The car has been good in some places, not so good in others.”
Max Verstappen was asked a confusing question by a journalist regarding his comeback in the 2025 F1 title race in relation to Christian Horner’s role.
Horner, the former Red Bull team principal for two decades, was replaced by Laurent Mekies.
Under Horner’s leadership, Red Bull secured eight drivers’ title wins.
Verstappen’s decision to stay at Red Bull for 2026 was tied to Horner’s departure and Mekies giving him more influence.
With the improved team structure, Verstappen has won three out of the last six races.
Despite sitting 49 points behind Lando Norris in the championship, Verstappen remains focused on the final rounds and acknowledges the need for luck.
Verstappen considers the season a success, with notable wins in Japan and Imola, and highlights the team’s strong comeback since facing a significant point deficit earlier in the season.
