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Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache reckons the rate at which Max Verstappen adapts to tracks in Formula 1 is
The Red Bull and Verstappen partnership has been a dominant force in Formula 1 with 36 victories in the last 47 races, establishing itself as one of the greatest since the return to ground effect cars. Verstappen’s exceptional abilities were showcased as he outperformed his teammate Sergio Perez by a massive 290 points in the previous season. Despite a recent retirement in Australia, Verstappen leads the Drivers’ Championship due to his earlier wins in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Verstappen’s immediate adaptability to each circuit, his constant pursuit of improvement, and relentless drive for success set him apart from his competitors, according to Wache, who works with him closely. The turning point in Verstappen’s dominance was marked at the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix when his speed and the Red Bull’s exceptional performance aligned perfectly on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, eventually leading to a record-breaking 19 victories in the last season.
