P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen is still within reach of the McLaren pair of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull could surpass the impressive McLaren team on tracks where overtaking is challenging.
During the Miami GP, Red Bull was outperformed by McLaren, as both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris overtook Verstappen, who finished fourth, nearly 40 seconds behind Piastri.
Despite McLaren’s strong race pace with the MCL39, Verstappen has secured three out of six pole positions in 2025, showing optimism for future tracks that could favor Red Bull if they execute flawlessly.
Verstappen emphasized McLaren’s superior car performance and tire management as key factors in their dominance.
Acknowledging the balance issues of the RB21 might hinder their chances against McLaren, Verstappen highlighted potential struggles with overheating.
Looking ahead, Verstappen mentioned tracks with limited overtaking opportunities where Red Bull could have a fighting chance, with Monaco posing a challenge but still showing optimism for unforeseen successes.
