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Max Verstappen says Red Bull has turned the “most dominant car ever” in a “monster” after his a painful weekend in Monza.
Max Verstappen has described his Red Bull as “a monster” following a challenging weekend at the Italian Grand Prix, where the team struggled and he finished sixth, losing to Lando Norris who narrowed the gap in the drivers’ standings. Despite starting seventh and eighth, the team was in damage control mode due to McLaren’s strong performance. Red Bull’s lead in the constructors’ championship was reduced significantly, with Ferrari now close behind. Verstappen acknowledged the absence of Adrian Newey and expressed the need to turn around their performance, citing the need for continuous development like McLaren has done with their car. He emphasized the importance of working tirelessly to address the issues and regain competitiveness.