Red Bull boss hails Max Verstappen's Brazil podium: "He's beating the sim on a regular basis"

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies praised Max Verstappen's remarkable performance at the Brazilian Grand Prix, stating that no simulation could have predicted his impressive rise from 21st to second place. Verstappen, who started near the back of the grid after an engine penalty, overcame the challenge of overtaking at São Paulo circuit more difficult than previous years.

Mekies, speaking to the media after the race, highlighted that no simulation could predict the Dutchman's 14-place gain in just five laps. He emphasized that Verstappen is continually outperforming the simulations, which is a frustrating reality for the team. The Brazilian GP marked the first year with the power unit that Red Bull now develops in collaboration with Ford.

Despite the power unit issue, the team's engineers and drivers have performed exceptionally well. Red Bull currently leads the championship with Verstappen in second place, just ahead of George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, and Charles Leclerc.