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Verstappen's success brings joy to Mekies in Zandvoort

Red Bull Racing's team head, Laurent Mekies, expresses satisfaction with Max Verstappen's qualifying display at Zandvoort, as the reigning Formula 1 World Champion...

Verstappen brings joy to Mekies in Zandvoort racing event
Verstappen brings joy to Mekies in Zandvoort racing event

Verstappen's success brings joy to Mekies in Zandvoort

Red Bull Racing Stays Competitive in P3 Battle

In the thrilling world of Formula One, Red Bull Racing is holding its ground in the fierce fight for third place. The team, led by team principal Laurent Mekies, has been putting in the hard work and long hours to stay in the race.

During the qualifying weekend at Zandvoort, Red Bull Racing welcomed Fernando Alonso to their garage, as he participated with Aston Martin. Meanwhile, their own star driver, Max Verstappen, was a force to be reckoned with. The team worked diligently with Verstappen on both sides of the garage, fine-tuning the car to deliver strong performances in the qualifying sessions.

Verstappen's qualifying performance was considered the maximum achievable, as he finished 'best of the rest' behind Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The team managed to get the car into better performance windows, but the car balance is not yet satisfactory.

The qualifying sessions saw a flurry of activity as several teams, including Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari, and Alonso's Aston Martin, fought tooth and nail to change their positions. Despite this, Red Bull Racing finds itself two and a half tenths off McLaren in terms of performance.

Mekies expressed his pleasure with Verstappen's qualifying performance in Zandvoort, acknowledging the hard work the team has put in over the weekend. However, he also emphasised that the team is still chasing the next steps, trying many things with the car to eke out every last bit of performance.

As the season continues, Red Bull Racing will undoubtedly continue to push the boundaries, striving for excellence and aiming for the top spots on the grid. The team's determination and resilience are a testament to their commitment to Formula One and their fans.

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