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Second place was rescued for Max Verstappen in the British Grand Prix – but he feels Red Bull received a wake-up call.
Following the British Grand Prix, Max Verstappen admitted that Red Bull no longer has the fastest car in Formula 1 and acknowledged that the team needs to improve. Despite qualifying fourth, Verstappen finished second at Silverstone due to fortunate circumstances involving his competitors’ mistakes. Red Bull’s strategic decision to put him on hard tires at the final pit-stop allowed Verstappen to salvage a podium finish. Verstappen recognized that the RB20 is no longer the quickest car on the grid, as he struggled to keep pace with his rivals in average stints. Nonetheless, he praised the team’s strategy calls, which enabled him to compete for victory late in the race. Verstappen expressed satisfaction with finishing second under the circumstances, where the team’s decisions played a crucial role.
