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Max Verstappen is seeking to make a shock bid for the F1 title in the final rounds of the season.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies believes Yuki Tsunoda can support Max Verstappen in the drivers’ title fight. With Verstappen’s recent success, he has closed the gap on championship leader Oscar Piastri. Mekies emphasized the importance of Tsunoda improving his performance to help Red Bull secure second place in the constructors’ standings. The team is counting on Tsunoda to increase his pace to allow for more strategic flexibility in testing. McLaren’s strong duo of Piastri and Norris could pose challenges for Red Bull if Tsunoda doesn’t elevate his performance to aid Verstappen. Despite struggles in qualifying, Tsunoda has shown progress in races, securing two top-seven finishes in recent grands prix.
