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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Despairs as McLaren Dominance Threatens to Crush F1 Dreams

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
May 16, 2025
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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Despairs as McLaren Dominance Threatens to Crush F1 Dreams

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 15, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

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Formula 1: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Expresses Concern Over McLaren Dominance

In a shocking turn of events, Max Verstappen from Red Bull has voiced his concerns over the widening performance gap between Red Bull and McLaren in Formula 1. Despite a series of upgrades planned for the 2025 season, Verstappen believes it is unrealistic to expect Red Bull to match McLaren’s race pace anytime soon.

Following a disappointing finish at the Miami Grand Prix, where Verstappen trailed McLaren’s Oscar Piastri by a staggering 40 seconds, the Dutch driver expressed his doubts about closing the gap with McLaren. Despite starting from pole position, Red Bull faltered during the race as McLaren’s superior race pace left them in the dust.

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Verstappen’s teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, is set to receive the latest upgrades alongside Verstappen, aiming to improve their performance for the upcoming races. However, Verstappen remains cautious about the impact of these upgrades, stating, “I don’t expect, of course, to suddenly close the gap to McLaren.”

The situation has raised concerns within the Red Bull team, with team advisor Helmut Marko describing the Miami race pace as “depressing,” especially compared to McLaren’s dominance. The upcoming upgrades for the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, including a new technical directive on front wing flexibility, are expected to shake up the competition.

Despite the changes on the horizon, Verstappen remains skeptical about the immediate impact on Red Bull’s performance compared to McLaren. The team is still grappling with understanding McLaren’s ability to preserve their rear tires during high degradation races, a key factor in their success on the track.

As the F1 season progresses, all eyes will be on Red Bull as they strive to close the gap with McLaren and regain their competitive edge on the racetrack.

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