P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen feels one off weekend for McLaren has only scratched the surface of his F1 title hopes. He knows exactly what is required.
Max Verstappen expressed concerns about the need for significant improvements to challenge for the F1 title this season, despite his strong performance in the Canadian Grand Prix where he finished second. He closed the gap to championship leader Oscar Piastri to 43 points, with George Russell winning the race.
McLaren had a disappointing weekend with Lando Norris crashing into Piastri, causing both drivers to lose valuable points. Verstappen acknowledged the need for Red Bull to start winning races more frequently to be competitive against McLaren.
He emphasized the importance of making their car faster to make race victories more achievable. Verstappen recognized McLaren’s strong performances throughout the season, making them tough competitors to beat. Nevertheless, he remains committed to improving Red Bull’s car for the upcoming races.
