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Max Verstappen 2025 turnaround sparked by internal Red Bull ‘fire’
Laurent Mekies praised the passion within the Red Bull team that fueled Max Verstappen’s impressive comeback in the Formula 1 championship race. Despite being 104 points behind after the Zandvoort race in August, Verstappen won six of the last nine races, narrowly missing out on the title to Lando Norris.
The first half of the season saw McLaren dominating, leading to the surprising dismissal of Christian Horner as team principal. Mekies took over and commended the team’s unity and drive to improve the car’s performance.
Mekies emphasized that the team’s motivation was never about individual accolades but solely focused on making the car faster and achieving success through pure racing. He credited the remarkable turnaround to the team’s unwavering commitment and ability to have honest and challenging discussions to drive improvement.
Mekies adamantly refused to take credit for the team’s success, underscoring that the outstanding group’s collective effort and dedication to constant improvement were the key factors in their achievements.
