Red Bull Reveal Where McLaren 'Killing Us' Most After Max Verstappen Discovery

Red Bull Uncovers McLaren's Edge Following Verstappen Insight

McLaren’s MCL39 has a sweet spot, and Max Verstappen has circled it in red: medium-speed corners. That, the reigning four-time champion says, is where the papaya car does its damage—and Red Bull’s Laurent Mekies isn’t disputing it. Through the first half of 2025, McLaren turned the title fight into a private duel. Oscar Piastri leads the championship, with Lando Norris nine points back, and Verstappen now 97 adrift with 10 rounds to run. Four st…

Red Bull reveal where McLaren 'killing us' most after Max Verstappen discovery

Detective inspector Max Verstappen has uncovered medium speed performance as a key strength for the McLaren MCL39.