East McLaren the fastest car. And no, Red Bull is not the second. The energy drink team is in crisis and Max Verstappen He continues to defend his leadership in the World Cup tooth and nail. But it will not be easy for him.
Especially if Red Bull still doesn’t find performance. For him Azerbaijan Grand Prix They don’t expect great results. At most, a podium for Verstappen.
He said it Helmut Marko ahead of free practice: “If things go optimally for us, a podium could be possible.”
In Italy (victory of Charles Leclerc (with Verstappen sixth), Red Bull suffered more than ever: “It should be better than Monza, but real progress will only be made in Austin.”
There are eight races left and the gap is 62 points to McLaren of Lando Norris. A gap that is narrowing as the races go on. On Sunday, Max will continue to lead the Formula 1 world championship, but Norris will surely be closer.
From Spain…
Verstappen has not won a race since Spain, on the Montmeló circuit. Too long. But the lead he gained in the first half of the season is enough to keep him at the top of the grid.
