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Max Verstappen’s Title Hopes Hang by a Thread as Red Bull’s Ultimatum Looms

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
May 23, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s Title Hopes Hang by a Thread as Red Bull’s Ultimatum Looms

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 23: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 23, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Steven Tee/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505231262 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen under fire for aggressive racing style as Red Bull sets high expectations

Criticism is mounting against Max Verstappen for his aggressive approach to racing, with 1996 F1 champion Damon Hill questioning the Dutch driver’s tactics on the track. Known for his robust wheel-to-wheel combat, Verstappen has faced scrutiny for his battles with rivals like Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris in recent F1 seasons.

Red Bull’s top brass, including adviser Helmut Marko, have set a high bar for Verstappen this season. Marko insists that Verstappen must clinch victory in at least five or six Grand Prix races to have a shot at securing his fifth consecutive F1 drivers’ championship. The pressure is on for Verstappen to emulate the success of legends like Michael Schumacher.

In other news, a collision between Charles Leclerc and Lance Stroll caused chaos in the early stages of practice ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. The incident led to a red flag being waved to clear debris from the Circuit de Monaco, disrupting the teams’ preparations for the prestigious race.

Meanwhile, Red Bull has struck a significant sponsorship deal with Visa, a globally renowned brand. The partnership will see Visa Infinite branding featured on the RB21 car, including the front wing, as well as on the race suits of drivers Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda. This new collaboration kicks off at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, adding a fresh look to the Red Bull Racing team.

On a more technical note, Max Verstappen is on the brink of incurring a grid penalty in F1 after Red Bull made changes to his car components ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. With strict regulations on the number of power unit elements allowed per season, Verstappen is walking a fine line as he navigates the demands of the sport.

In a thrilling moment from a previous race, George Russell praised Verstappen’s daring overtake of him and Oscar Piastri in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Russell dubbed the move as the “overtake of the year so far,” showcasing the intense competition and skill displayed by F1 drivers on the track.

For more insights and analysis on the latest developments in the world of Formula 1, join RacingNews365’s experts Ian Parkes and Nick Golding as they break down the action from the Monaco Grand Prix weekend.

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