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Max Verstappen has shared his initial thoughts of the Red Bull RB21, the car he will defend the F1 drivers’ championship with this season.
Max Verstappen is satisfied with the performance of his Red Bull RB21 in the early stages of the 2025 F1 season, expressing excitement about the car he will defend his championship with. He has dedicated time to getting acclimated to the new car during pre-season testing in Bahrain. Verstappen aims to match Michael Schumacher’s record and secure a fifth consecutive title. Nonetheless, he remains cautiously optimistic about the car, acknowledging that good initial feelings may not always translate to long-term success. Verstappen is focused on improving the car’s performance further and is content with the progress made so far. He also emphasized that he will not pay attention to his rivals’ performances during pre-season testing, as it is futile in his opinion.
