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Verstappen facing ‘turning point’ after Red Bull ‘conflicts’ – Hakkinen
Former two-time F1 champion Mika Hakkinen believes that this F1 season marks a pivotal moment for Max Verstappen, as numerous factors are impeding his burning drive for success. Verstappen risks losing his bid for a fourth consecutive drivers’ championship, as Red Bull has slipped to being only the fourth-fastest team in the Italian Grand Prix. Hakkinen identifies a range of contributing factors, including team principal Christian Horner’s turmoil and a feud between Horner and Verstappen’s father Jos. Additionally, the departure of design guru Adrian Newey after 19 years has further complicated matters for Verstappen. Despite the RB20’s serious balance issues, Hakkinen believes that Verstappen may have been negatively impacted by the events of the past seven months.”
