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Verstappen Plays Down Red Bull’s Speed Ahead of Australian Grand Prix: A Fifth Title Quest Begins

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 13, 2025
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Verstappen Plays Down Red Bull’s Speed Ahead of Australian Grand Prix: A Fifth Title Quest Begins

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Gianpiero Lambiase, Head of Racing of Oracle Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503130092 // Usage for editorial use only //

As the Formula 1 season kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen, the reigning champion, has expressed doubts about the speed of the Red Bull car. He is set to pursue his fifth consecutive drivers’ title, but questions about the vehicle’s competitive pace are casting a long shadow over his campaign.

Verstappen was frank in his assessment of the Red Bull’s performance. “I know that we are not the quickest at the moment,” he candidly shared with the press. This statement is particularly significant in light of the impressive performances exhibited by rivals McLaren and Ferrari during the winter testing in Bahrain.

Verstappen’s humility about Red Bull’s chances in the season-opening Grand Prix comes amid reports of the car grappling with some unresolved issues. While the specifics of these issues remain undisclosed, it’s clear that they are affecting the vehicle’s speed, and by extension, the team’s competitive edge.

However, Verstappen is no stranger to challenges. His journey to becoming the defending champion has been marked by overcoming obstacles and defying odds. As such, he remains unfazed, emphasizing the length of the racing season. A single Grand Prix does not determine the outcome of the season, and Verstappen is clearly playing the long game.

His comments serve as a reminder that the world of Formula 1 is as much about strategy and endurance as it is about speed and agility. One race may not go according to plan, but there are numerous others to navigate, and the championship is won over the course of the season, not a single event.

Given Verstappen’s track record and resilience, it’s clear that he’s far from conceding defeat. Instead, he appears to be setting the stage for a comeback narrative, reminding fans and rivals alike that it’s a long season, and anything can happen.

As the Formula 1 saga unfolds, all eyes will be on Red Bull and Verstappen. Will they be able to resolve the issues and enhance the speed of their car? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: Verstappen is not backing down, and the race for the championship is far from over.

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