It's clear that Max Verstappen would like to see improvements in performance at Red Bull Racing. Over the past few years, other issues have often been the focus within the team, including an alleged power struggle in 2024 and the situation surrounding Horner-gate.

New Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies stressed that four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen is "central" to the project of bringing the team back to the top. "Max is central to the project and he's key to the project and we need his magic at the racetrack.