Max Verstappen is comfortable with the RB20 and finds it much easier to drive compared to its predecessor. Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)
Since defeating his championship rivals in 2021, Red Bull’s domination has been evident in the world of Formula 1. Their superior machinery has played a significant role in their success, winning multiple Grand Prix races. This trend is expected to continue in 2024 with the RB20, following Verstappen’s impressive start to the year.
Now, Red Bull’s reserve driver has given insights into how Max Verstappen manages to outperform his rivals, including his teammate, by significant margins. He highlighted Verstappen’s comfort with the Red Bull challenger, which has been optimized according to the 2022 regulations. The reserve driver also emphasized Verstappen’s confidence in the car, which contributes to his exceptional performances.
Verstappen has already secured two consecutive victories this season, starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix and followed by the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The extent of Verstappen’s dominance was evident in Bahrain, where his teammate, Sergio Perez, who finished second, trailed him by an impressive 20 seconds.
Speculations about the possibility of Max Verstappen joining Mercedes have been circulating for some time. These rumors gained traction when a controversy involving Mercedes emerged. Furthermore, when Verstappen’s father was seen meeting with the head of the Mercedes team, the speculations intensified. The team principal himself addressed the rumors and did not rule out the possibility of Verstappen moving to Mercedes.
Whether Max Verstappen will become part of Mercedes remains uncertain and only time will tell. Currently, the main focus of the Mercedes team is solely on the current season to make a decision about the team’s future for the 2025 season, as Hamilton is about to leave the team for Ferrari.
