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Could Max Verstappen repeat his dominant 2023 form in another car on the grid? McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella is skeptical.
McLaren Team Principal, Andrea Stella, believes that Max Verstappen would not have become a Formula 1 World Champion if he had been driving for McLaren. Stella points to Verstappen’s dominant 2023 season with Red Bull, where he won 19 out of 22 Grands Prix, as evidence of the team’s superiority. Stella acknowledges that Verstappen is an excellent driver, but emphasizes that the combination of Verstappen and Red Bull is currently faster than McLaren. Stella admits that McLaren would not be able to match Red Bull’s performance, even with Verstappen behind the wheel. He praises Verstappen’s ability to consistently perform at a high level and handle difficult conditions, highlighting his skill in maximizing the potential of the Red Bull car.
