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Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache has said that Max Verstappen “would not be happy” if the team were to align its F1 car with that of sister team Racing Bulls.
Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache stated that Max Verstappen would not be pleased if their Formula 1 car aligned with Racing Bulls’ car. Despite Verstappen winning two races, Red Bull’s performances have declined this season, with the RB21 being challenging to drive, contrasting Racing Bulls’ VCARB 02, known as a dark horse package in 2025. Verstappen indirectly acknowledged the Racing Bulls’ car’s performance by referencing Yuki Tsunoda’s success before joining the main Red Bull team. Wache emphasized that Max would oppose making their car similar to Racing Bulls’, prioritizing the car’s overall potential over ease of driving. Yuki Tsunoda has faced difficulties with Red Bull’s RB21 since joining the team, with Wache expressing the need for improved feedback from both drivers to maximize performance.
