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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has commended the “mature” manner in which Max Verstappen has reacted to the team’s dip in competitiveness in Formula 1 in 2024. Verstappen, who won 18 races last season, started the campaign seeming unstoppable once again as he headed three Red Bull 1-2 results in the opening four events. However, […]
Max Verstappen, who won 18 races last season, led Red Bull to three 1-2 finishes in the first four races this year. However, Red Bull has struggled lately, failing to win in the last six races due to a balance issue affecting their performance. Verstappen expressed frustration with Red Bull’s car, calling it a “monster” at Monza. Despite the challenges, Verstappen has been actively involved in helping the team make improvements, showing maturity as a World Champion. Red Bull’s team principal, Christian Horner, acknowledged the team’s current struggles and highlighted the need to turn things around quickly to compete for both titles. Helmut Marko, the Red Bull advisor, mentioned that Verstappen played a crucial role in identifying the weaknesses of the RB20 car and collaborating with engineers to find solutions.