Unstable Red Bull takes giant leap towards Verstappen exit

The Formula 1 weekend in Bahrain was one full of headwinds for Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen. After a disappointing qualifying (P7) and a difficult race (P6), the world title seems out of reach for now. Verstappen hints at putting his championship ambitions on ice, while his silences perhaps speak louder than his words. Helmut Marko openly expresses his concerns, and internal tensions within Red Bull are becoming increasingly visible.

15 April 6:15PM

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