Verstappen acknowledges Red Bull's advancements, attributed to Mekie's contributions

In the recent races at the Dutch Grand Prix and Italian Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing has shown a noticeable improvement in their team setup, according to sources. This change has been particularly evident in Max Verstappen's performances.

Laurent Mekies, a key figure in Red Bull Racing, has been praising Verstappen for his proactive approach. Mekies, who is known for asking engineers common sense questions, encourages understanding from the team's past attempts to find solutions.

Before the Italian Grand Prix, Verstappen's team had been making numerous races where they were "shooting from the hip" with the car's setup. However, the Dutchman's victory in the Italian Grand Prix was attributed to making extreme changes in the car's setup, a decision that seems to have paid off.

Verstappen's victory was a dominant one, and Mekies has praised the driver for asking the right questions and using common sense. Mekies also commended Verstappen for his calm and flawless overtakes during the race.

The changes made to the car's setup before the Italian Grand Prix, which seemed to work well, were also implemented at the Zandvoort Grand Prix. Verstappen has expressed his satisfaction with these changes, stating that they have contributed to the team's improved performance.

The team has been working on refining the direction based on what has worked in the past. This approach appears to be bearing fruit, as Red Bull Racing continues to show promise in the current Formula One season.

Laurent Mekies, who took over as the team principal of Racing Bulls (Red Bull's sister team) in 2024, played a key managerial role behind Verstappen's win at the Italian Grand Prix. Mekies oversaw strategy and team performance during the race, ensuring that the team was functioning at its best.

As Red Bull Racing continues to improve, fans and analysts alike will be eager to see how the team performs in the upcoming races. With Verstappen's proactive approach and Mekies' strategic management, the team seems poised for success.