Max Verstappen proud of Red Bull for ‘not panicking’ in 2024 despite McLaren’s resurgence

Max Verstappen praised Red Bull for handling a difficult situation in 2024 as McLaren defeated Milton Keynes for the Constructors' title.

Max Verstappen proud of Red Bull for ‘not panicking’ in 2024 despite McLaren’s resurgence

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris (via IMAGO)

Max Verstappen seemed to be at risk of losing the Drivers’ title in 2024. The Dutch driver found himself in a close battle against Lando Norris amidst Red Bull’s struggles. Verstappen has now applauded his team for managing to the campaign on-track this year.

The four-time world champion pointed out the difficult part of the season when Red Bull did not have the fastest car. Max Verstappen claimed that the team managed to stay together and not panic even in such a high pressure situation. Even when Lando Norris continued to take points away from the Dutchman for the championship.

Even when we were struggling and under pressure, we stayed together as a team without panicking, which could have easily happened.

Max Verstappen said at 2024 FIA gala

Subsequently, Verstappen was full of pride over his team’s incredible efforts. Red Bull was forced to go back to the drawing board to understand its car problems. It turned out that the team’s first mistake was made way back in 2023. Nevertheless, the Dutch driver managed to claim his fourth title this season.

I’m just very proud of everyone in the team.

Max Verstappen stated

Max Verstappen admits rivals made it ‘harder’ for Red Bull

Verstappen and Red Bull faced a real challenge from the likes of McLaren and Ferrari for the first time in three years. Milton Keynes even failed to defend the Constructors’ title and finished third in the standings. Max Verstappen confessed that the competition’s resurgence made things a lot harder for the reigning world champions.

Max Verstappen (via Planetf1)
Max Verstappen (via Planetf1)

The competition did a good job and improved their cars a lot. That made it a lot harder for us.

Max Verstappen added

The four-time world champion understands that things will not get easier next season. Verstappen and Red Bull will be working round the clock over the winter break to ensure they have an edge against rivals. However, it remains to be seen how the grid shapes up next year.