Mekies stands firm despite Red Bull’s improvement
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies continues to refuse to take credit for the remarkable improvement in the team’s performance under his leadership, something Max Verstappen believes Mekies is being “too kind” about. Since Mekies took over in July, Red Bull’s performance has undergone a significant change. Verstappen achieved a podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix after the summer break, followed by consecutive victories in Monza and Baku, before securing second place at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday. After Verstappen’s victory in Monza in September, Mekies downplayed its impact since taking office. Three races later, his opinion hasn’t changed.“It’s still zero, guys. It’s still zero,” he told reporters on Sunday night when asked if he would reconsider how much credit he can assume now. “And I say that with the same seriousness that I told you after Monza.”
Laurent Mekies
Verstappen added that the team has worked together to analyze their weaknesses and improve their performance, which has yielded positive results in the last races. The pilot highlighted the importance of asking the right questions, including Laurent’s participation, to achieve the team’s success.“I think Laurent is probably being too kind in that sense,” Verstappen said on Sunday night when informed of Mekies’ comments.
Max Verstappen
