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Verstappen Concerned as Red Bull Lags Behind Top Teams in Formula 1’s 2025 Season

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 22, 2025
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Verstappen Concerned as Red Bull Lags Behind Top Teams in Formula 1’s 2025 Season

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Fourth placed qualifier Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing is interviewed during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503220221 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen, the speed sensation at Red Bull, is nursing growing concerns that his team has taken a backseat among the top echelons of Formula 1, now ranking fourth in the 2025 hierarchy. This comes in the wake of a sobering performance during the sprint race and the subsequent qualifying round in China.

Verstappen found himself struggling to match the pace of Ferrari’s star driver, Lewis Hamilton, during the intense 19-lap sprint on Saturday morning. Despite sharing the front row with the British racing legend, the Red Bull driver failed to maintain his position, eventually losing out to McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.

The unfolding events of the race have left Verstappen questioning Red Bull’s standing among the top teams in Formula 1. The team’s inability to fend off competition from the likes of Ferrari and McLaren has underscored the need for significant improvements if they are to reclaim their top-tier status.

Verstappen’s concerns are not unwarranted. Keeping up with the breakneck speed of the game requires not just individual skill but a collective team effort, and it’s clear that Red Bull is now grappling with this challenge. The team needs to introspect and strategize effectively to bounce back from this setback.

The China sprint race was a stark reminder of the competitive nature of the sport. Every move, every second counts. Verstappen’s struggle against Hamilton and Piastri underscores the need for Red Bull to reassess its strategies, performance, and positioning in the world of Formula 1.

However, it’s important to remember that in this high-stakes sport, fortunes can turn on a dime. As we move forward in the 2025 season, it’s anyone’s guess how the teams will fare. But one thing’s clear – Red Bull and Max Verstappen have their work cut out for them. They need to use this time to regroup, rethink, and return with a vengeance if they are to reclaim their spot amongst Formula 1’s elite.

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