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Red Bull’s Thrilling Monza Victory: Can Verstappen Conquer Baku’s Challenges Next?

James Taylor by James Taylor
September 14, 2025
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Red Bull’s Thrilling Monza Victory: Can Verstappen Conquer Baku’s Challenges Next?

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 07: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing arrives in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 07, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202509070991 // Usage for editorial use only //

Title: Red Bull’s Monza Triumph: Will the Momentum Last in Baku?

In a stunning twist of fate, Max Verstappen defied his own predictions as he stormed to victory at Monza, leaving pundits and fans alike questioning the limits of Red Bull’s performance potential this season. Just weeks ago, Verstappen expressed skepticism about Red Bull clinching another win in 2025, but his commanding lead of nearly 20 seconds at the Italian Grand Prix shattered those doubts. Lando Norris, in a cheeky post-race comment, quipped, “It was 19, no? I just don’t want any misinformation!”

This dominant display has raised eyebrows across the paddock, especially within McLaren, as they scramble to understand the true nature of Red Bull’s resurgence. The pivotal question remains: Was this superiority a Monza anomaly, or does it signal a broader improvement that could carry into future races?

Red Bull’s team principal, Laurent Mekies, shed light on the team’s approach: “You do a lot of things only for Monza,” he remarked, emphasizing the tailored set-up and strategy that went into their performance this past weekend. “Tonight we probably think that a lot of it is Monza-specific, but we’ll find out in Baku how much of the learnings with the new components can be transferred to other tracks.”

Indeed, Mekies touched on a crucial aspect of Red Bull’s performance: their low-downforce package. Unlike last year, the RB21 has shown marked improvements on fast circuits like Monza. Verstappen echoed this sentiment, stating, “I think it’s still a bit track dependent. In Monza, you drive low downforce. It seems like our car is a bit more competitive when it’s low-downforce to medium-downforce.” However, he cautioned against overconfidence, adding, “It’s not that suddenly we are back, and it’s not like we can fight every single weekend now.”

Looking ahead, the Baku street circuit could present both opportunities and challenges for Red Bull. Known for its long straights, Baku may cater to the strengths of the RB21, yet Verstappen has voiced concerns regarding street circuits and their inherent bumps. While Helmut Marko, the team’s advisor, had already pointed to Baku as a potential victory target before the Monza race, the road ahead remains fraught with uncertainty.

The key takeaway from Mekies’s analysis is Red Bull’s evolving philosophy regarding car development and feedback. “The positive is that we seem to understand a bit more what we need to do with the car to be more competitive,” Verstappen added, hinting at an adaptive strategy moving forward. This shift involves a more collaborative approach, combining driver insights with engineering expertise, as Marko highlighted: “Our approach is now: regardless of what the simulator tells us, we mix that with Max’s experience.”

Technical director Pierre Wache confirmed that their methodology has evolved since the summer break, stating, “It has given us a different direction of setting up the car.” This newfound direction, already tested in Zandvoort and optimized in Monza, could be the key to unlocking further potential across diverse tracks.

With the specter of last year’s struggles lingering, Marko remains cautiously optimistic. “For Baku and those fast circuits, I’m very optimistic,” he asserted. He acknowledged the challenges ahead, particularly in Singapore, where Red Bull has historically struggled.

As Red Bull marches into Baku, the lessons learned from Zandvoort and Monza could be pivotal in harnessing the RB21’s capabilities. While they may not replicate the Monza dominance, finding the ideal set-up could propel them into the mix for podium finishes—a far cry from the earlier pessimism that surrounded their season.

In the world of Formula 1, where fortunes can shift in the blink of an eye, Red Bull’s recent performance has ignited hope. Will they continue to ride this wave of momentum, or will the challenges of the upcoming circuits bring them crashing back down? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the stage is set for an exhilarating showdown in Baku.

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