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Red Bull endured a difficult campaign last year as it slipped to third place in the constructors’ championship.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner agreed with Max Verstappen’s assertion that the team did not have the fastest car for most of the 2024 F1 season. Despite winning his fourth title, Verstappen faced stiff competition from McLaren’s Lando Norris. McLaren ultimately triumphed in the constructors’ championship, while Red Bull slipped to third place. Horner acknowledged that the championship seemed to be slipping away around the time of the Monza race. However, he praised Verstappen for his outstanding performance and ability to adapt to the challenging car, calling him the best driver on the grid.