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Laurent Mekies has promised Max Verstappen upgrades for the Miami Grand Prix, but quickly moved to limit expectations.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has promised that enhancements will be introduced for the Miami Grand Prix in May, but cautioned Max Verstappen against anticipating miracles. Verstappen has expressed his dissatisfaction with the current Formula 1 cars and is contemplating retiring after the 2026 season. Red Bull’s performance lags behind Mercedes, McLaren, and Ferrari, necessitating significant improvements during the racing hiatus. Mekies is confident that improvements will be implemented for Miami, but acknowledges that solving all issues instantaneously is unrealistic. While Red Bull seeks to close the gap to front-runners, Mekies emphasizes the importance of ensuring that drivers can push the car’s limits and acknowledges the team’s setback in China. Despite finishing eighth and 12th at Suzuka, Mekies believes Red Bull showed improved performance compared to the prior race in China.
