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Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has challenged Max Verstappen’s claim that the team could be poised to end the 2025 F1 season without winning another race.
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies challenges Max Verstappen’s claim that they might not win a race in the 2025 Formula 1 season. Verstappen expressed concern after a difficult weekend in Hungary where Red Bull struggled for pace. Despite starting eighth, he finished lower due to a two-stop strategy and McLaren’s dominance. Mekies believes Red Bull’s performance in Hungary is not indicative of their true competitiveness. He remains optimistic that lessons learned from tough weekends will lead to a stronger fight in the future. The team does not anticipate a repeat struggle once the season resumes.
