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Guenther Steiner has ruled out a Red Bull constructors’ win this year. So who is his money on?
Guenther Steiner believes that Red Bull is unlikely to defend its F1 constructors’ championship due to Sergio Perez’s struggles, dubbing the team as fighting with ‘only one-and-a-half cars’.
Perez’s limited 28 points in the last eight races compared to Max Verstappen’s 141 has made the team vulnerable to McLaren’s challenges.
Steiner stated on a RacingNews365 Podcast episode that McLaren is his pick to win the constructors’ title due to their consistency and adaptable car.
Red Bull’s performance has fluctuated, with Verstappen enduring a winless run and Perez’s underwhelming form contributing to their challenges.
Steiner acknowledges the tough task ahead for Red Bull and doesn’t rule out McLaren overtaking them in the championship standings.
He also mentions the possibility of Max Verstappen facing tough competition in the drivers’ championship but predicts he will ultimately emerge victorious.
