Verstappen, Red Bull Bounce Back After 'Paper Car' Criticism

After qualifying sixth at Monza and speaking about a Red Bull car "made of paper" regarding degradation issues, Max Verstappen has bounced back to secure pole position in Malaysia. Team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed that while the team has made improvements, the underlying degradation problem cannot be fully resolved until 2026.

The rapid turnaround in performance has raised questions about how quickly Red Bull has addressed their car issues, with Verstappen's recent success suggesting the team has found effective short-term solutions despite ongoing challenges. afsport.lat