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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has quipped that Max Verstappen is “good also with his tongue” regarding his admission on Red Bull’s title chances in Formula 1 in 2024. McLaren’s double podium at the Italian Grand Prix has reduced the gap in the Constructors’ Championship to eight points as Red Bull delivered a disastrous weekend. Red […]
McLaren’s double podium at the Italian Grand Prix narrowed the gap in the Constructors’ Championship to just eight points due to Red Bull’s disastrous performance. Red Bull struggled with balance issues throughout the weekend, leading Max Verstappen to label the car as a “monster” as he finished sixth. Verstappen expressed concern over the team’s competitiveness, noting the significant decline in the car’s performance in recent months. In response to Verstappen’s comments, McLaren’s Stella emphasized the challenges the Red Bull driver is facing with his car. McLaren missed out on a race win despite starting from the front row, as a bold move by Oscar Piastri disrupted their strategy. Stella hinted at potential team orders to optimize McLaren’s chances of overtaking Red Bull in both championships in the future.
