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Max Verstappen believes Red Bull’s Formula 1 pace deficit comes half and half from the chassis and power unit.
Max Verstappen believes Red Bull’s pace deficit to F1 frontrunners Mercedes and Ferrari is not surprising, with no single area to blame. Despite starting from the back, he finished 6th at the Albert Park season opener under new technical regulations. Verstappen sees potential in the car and engine, aiming for improvements to challenge further up front. While critical of the rules, he praises the team’s efforts and hopes to take a step forward in upcoming races. Ferrari showed strength in testing, but Red Bull remains focused on closing the gap to the front.
