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Max Verstappen quipped he’ll get a “full report” from fellow Dutchman Nyck De Vries after the Formula E star’s recent Formula 1 test outing with McLaren.
In 2024, Verstappen won his fourth Drivers’ title by defending off McLaren’s Lando Norris, who was driving the strongest car as the season progressed. McLaren, having won their first Constructors’ title in 26 years, gave De Vries a testing opportunity in one of their older F1 machines. De Vries, a talented driver with experience in Formula 2 and Formula E, impressed despite a challenging stint at AlphaTauri in 2023. Verstappen praised De Vries’ skills and professionalism, emphasizing his analytical approach to racing. Despite Verstappen’s winless run in 2024, McLaren remained competitive, with Norris challenging for the title yet ultimately falling short. McLaren appears to be the frontrunner for the 2025 season, with Verstappen and Red Bull aiming to catch up in off-season development.
