Max Verstappen emerged victorious in the Spanish Grand Prix, securing his seventh win of the 2024 season. The success of the Red Bull driver has been a standout highlight of the current campaign. However, as the season has progressed, rival teams have caught up to the Milton Keynes-based team. This has resulted in Red Bull losing some races in the first half of the season, which Verstappen strongly disapproved of. His refusal to accept defeat has been praised by his team boss, who believes it sets him apart from his competitors.
Verstappen has accumulated a total of 61 race wins throughout his Formula 1 career. His most recent victory in Spain was achieved after a fierce battle with another driver until the end. This win has sparked discussions behind the scenes about Verstappen’s unwavering determination to always come out on top, even if it means settling for nothing less than first place.
Christian Horner, the 50-year-old team boss, emphasized that Verstappen’s aversion to defeat is what makes him a true champion. He expressed that drivers of Verstappen’s caliber should despise the idea of not finishing in first place. Horner also drew comparisons to another successful era of a driver at Red Bull, highlighting the importance of a winning mentality.
Although Red Bull currently leads both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships, their advantage is not growing as quickly as they would like. Verstappen’s teammate has struggled to keep up with the pace, resulting in missed opportunities to score valuable points for the team.
A pesar de estas preocupaciones, Horner aseguró que Red Bull está haciendo lo suficiente en este momento para garantizar la victoria en ambos campeonatos. Reconoció que el equipo es consciente de las áreas en las que necesita mejorar y está trabajando activamente en ellas. Horner enfatizó que Red Bull tiene un profundo entendimiento de las fortalezas y debilidades de su auto, el RB20, y está totalmente preparado para enfrentar cualquier desafío que surja en su camino.
Actualmente, Red Bull tiene una ventaja de 60 puntos sobre su rival más cercano en la clasificación de constructores. Sin embargo, si los problemas dentro del segundo auto no se resuelven pronto, el equipo podría enfrentar dificultades significativas en las próximas carreras de la triple corona en curso.
