Verstappen: From Paper Car to Pole

Just weeks after describing his Red Bull as a 'paper car' due to degradation issues at Monza, Max Verstappen secured pole position in Malaysia. The turnaround highlights the team's recent development progress despite persistent component deterioration challenges.

Team principal Laurent Mekies acknowledged that while the car's performance has improved, the fundamental degradation issue cannot be fully resolved before the 2026 regulation changes, leaving questions about the team's long-term competitiveness. wlop.pl