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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has hailed Max Verstappen’s “amazing” starts as an underrated asset that has shaped Red Bull’s recent Formula 1 dominance. Verstappen has continued to reign supreme at the head of the Drivers’ standings during the opening quarter this term, winning all but two of the opening seven races. However, the Dutchman […]
Max Verstappen is leading the Drivers’ standings after winning all but two of the opening seven races this season. Despite facing a tough challenge from Lando Norris at Imola last weekend, Verstappen’s exceptional qualifying lap and strong start helped him secure the victory by a seven-tenths margin. Red Bull’s Sporting Director, Jonathan Stella, attributes Verstappen’s success on the opening lap to the team’s well-executed strategy. Stella emphasized that Verstappen’s consistent launches are the result of meticulous preparation and teamwork. He highlighted the importance of every aspect, including the driver’s skill, tire management, engine performance, and reaction time, in achieving consistent success in Formula 1.
