Mekies hails Verstappen as Red Bull’s driving force amid revival
The Red Bull team principal said four-time world champion Max Verstappen remains the cornerstone of the team's ambitions.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has hailed Max Verstappen as the driving force behind the team's resurgence. Speaking ahead of the upcoming US Grand Prix in Austin, Mekies praised Verstappen's directness, passion for motorsport, and technical sensitivity. Despite occasional disagreements, the four-time world champion remains central to Red Bull's ambitions.
Mekies, who extended his contract with the team until 2031 last week, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and emphasized the team's high ambitions to open a new winning cycle. Since a late-season revival against McLaren, Red Bull has bounced back from a difficult start to the current season. Verstappen enters Austin after victories in Malaysia and Singapore, aiming to maintain his momentum and challenge for second place in the drivers' championship.
Mekies highlighted the team's stubbornness in tough times and the significant potential still left to unlock, given it's their first season with their own engine.
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