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Max Verstappen believes Red Bull no longer has the same margin of error it enjoyed at the start of the season.
Max Verstappen has set a new standard for Red Bull, stressing that the team can’t afford to make mistakes anymore. The increasing competitiveness in Formula 1 means that every detail matters now, with McLaren, Ferrari, and even Mercedes pushing Red Bull harder for wins. The team is facing tougher competition than in the past two years, with at least two strong rivals capable of winning races consistently. Verstappen emphasizes the need to eliminate errors, as the performance gap to other teams shrinks and the margin for mistakes decreases. Despite challenges like the Monaco Grand Prix, where Red Bull struggled, the team has extended its lead in the constructors’ championship. Verstappen remains confident in teammate Sergio Perez’s ability to bounce back and believes that with improvements to their car, both Red Bull drivers will be back at the front of the grid soon.
