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McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes that Max Verstappen’s advantage at the United States Grand Prix shows he and Red Bull are now the benchmark in F1.
McLaren’s boss Andrea Stella believes that Max Verstappen’s strong performance at the United States Grand Prix indicates that he and Red Bull are currently setting the standard in Formula 1. The team is reevaluating its car’s performance after a challenging Saturday in Austin, where their dominance earlier in the season is no longer as pronounced. McLaren had appeared unbeatable against other teams earlier, securing the Constructors’ Championship with six races remaining, but now their rivals have caught up, with Red Bull winning the last three races. Stella admitted that they are no longer the most competitive team and acknowledged the dominance of Verstappen and Red Bull. Despite anticipating difficulties in matching Red Bull’s recent improvements, Stella believes that McLaren can capitalize on high-speed corners where they excel. He also recognizes the ongoing competition from Red Bull and Verstappen at every remaining race on the calendar.
