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Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has admitted there are no guarantees about how competitive the team will be in Las Vegas based on the F1 form guide in 2025.
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has acknowledged the uncertainty of the team’s competitiveness in Las Vegas based on the Formula 1 form guide for 2025. Despite Max Verstappen’s recent strong performances, including seven consecutive podiums, Lando Norris’ double win in Mexico and Brazil has put Verstappen 49 points behind with 83 points available in the upcoming triple-header races. The team is cautious and not taking anything for granted, as Mekies emphasized that they have stopped trying to predict which circuits will suit their car. Red Bull’s form has been inconsistent, with struggles at tracks like Interlagos, but they have managed to extract more consistent performance from the car since the summer break. As they head to the Las Vegas Strip Circuit for a cold night race with a low-downforce layout, Mekies stressed the difficulty of finding the optimal setup for the RB21 but maintained focus on self-improvement rather than external factors. Max Verstappen won the inaugural race at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in 2023, highlighting the team’s familiarity with the track.
