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Max Verstappen refutes a much-discussed F1 topic which he claims is not true
Max Verstappen refuted the theory that Red Bull designs cars around his specific demands, despite experts’ claims supporting this idea. His record-breaking dominance in F1 came from taming cars that demanded exceptional reflexes, beyond the standard of other drivers, leading to team changes. However, recent struggles were evident as he finished ninth in the Hungarian Grand Prix, with teammate Yuki Tsunoda in 17th place. Verstappen acknowledged the team’s difficulties and discussed openly the need for improvement during the summer break, emphasizing the collaborative effort within Red Bull to address the uncompetitive RB21. Despite the challenges, he remained steadfast in his belief in his abilities and pointed to the need for a collective effort to rediscover success, dismissing rumors of switching to Mercedes and reaffirming his commitment to Red Bull under the new regulations.
