F1
Will Max Verstappen Finally Break His Drought, or Was Baku His Best Chance? 'If Mercedes' Update Works, It Will Get Tough'
Max Verstappen finished second in Azerbaijan, trailing winner George Russell by less than two-tenths of a second. Team principal Laurent Mekies noted that Red Bull is closing the gap race by race, with Verstappen securing five podiums in his last six starts. Although Verstappen considered this his best opportunity to secure his first victory since 2015, he acknowledged that Russell lost time due to a turbo issue under yellow flags. Looking ahead, Verstappen warned that McLaren remains a favorite and that an upcoming Mercedes update could make winning more difficult. Meanwhile, championship leader Kimi Antonelli is expected to remain competitive, meaning Red Bull must generate their own success to avoid extending their winless streak.
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