Max Verstappen SLAMS Red Bull pit wall for ‘not being awake’ during dismal Italian GP

Max Verstappen didn't hesitate to express his discontent with the botched pit stop from Red Bull at the Italian GP.

Max Verstappen SLAMS Red Bull pit wall for ‘not being awake’ during dismal Italian GP

Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)

Red Bull’s extreme struggles in the 2024 season have continued to agitate Max Verstappen. The Dutchman has continued to express his disappointment at the team’s degrading pace. In addition to the struggles, Verstappen suffered from slow pit stops from the Red Bull crew in Monza. Hence, the 26-year-old showcased his resentment at the dismal job.

Max Verstappen had weak hopes of a great result at the Italian GP after qualifying in P7. Regardless, the Dutchman tried his level best to finish ahead of Lewis Hamilton down the race. However, a pitstop of over 6.2s from Red Bull further disabled any chances of moving ahead of Hamilton. As a result, Verstappen ranted on the team radio.

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Verstappen angrily asked on the radio if the people in the background would wake up. The Dutchman meant that he expected a better job from the pit crew at the Italian GP. Additionally, the 26-year-old accepted that the team was in a ‘sh*ty position.’ However, the reigning world champion reiterated that it was important to improve the pace quickly.

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Can people in the background please be awake? I know this is a sh**y position but... it's important.
Max Verstappen said on the team radio
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McLaren closes the gap to Red Bull down to just eight points

McLaren has continued to breathe down the necks of Red Bull in the constructors’ championship. Woking was just 30 points away from taking the championship lead of the 2024 season. However, a wonky job from McLaren at the Italian GP has disallowed them from overtaking Red Bull just yet.

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Lando Norris and Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)

Regardless, McLaren has cut down the point difference to just eight points in the championship standings. Hence, the upcoming Azerbaijan GP would be extremely crucial for Red Bull. Verstappen will have to put forth his best performance to ensure Milton Keynes stays in the lead.

The Italian GP was a rude awakening to Red Bull in terms of their performance. Verstappen’s agitation is further proof of the team’s failure to improve their current position. The 2024 season still has eight races pending with the championship standings being all to play for.

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