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Red Bull Boss Praises Max Verstappen's Brazil Podium
Red Bull boss says Max Verstappen beats simulations by moving from 21st to second in Brazil.
In brief
Red Bull boss says Max Verstappen beats simulations by moving from 21st to second in Brazil. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says Max Verstappen's rise from 21st to second in Brazil's Grand Prix defies simulations. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Red Bull Boss Hails Max Verstappen
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies admitted no simulation could predict Max Verstappen's charge from 21st to second in Brazil.
“He's beating the sim on a regular basis”
Verstappen's Brazil Podium Drive
Verstappen started near the back after an engine penalty but drove impressively to the podium.
Simulations vs. Real Performance
Mekies said no simulation could predict Verstappen's 14-place jump in five laps.
“As always, I think no sim in the world will predict that you will go from P21 to P2 or that you get 14 places in five laps”
Power Unit Transition
Red Bull switched to Red Bull Powertrains developed with Ford after ending Honda partnership.
Current Standings
Verstappen leads with 279 points, ahead of Russell at 262, Hamilton at 261, and Leclerc at 249.
In short
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says Max Verstappen's rise from 21st to second in Brazil's Grand Prix defies simulations.
