Red Bull did not earn Imola win, McLaren threw it
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Max Verstappen's victory at Imola last weekend showed Red Bull's champion remains a force in the Formula One title battle but Sunday's showcase Monaco Grand Prix should see McLaren regain the momentum.
The FIA appears to have issued two Technical Directives prior to the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. It cannot be ruled out that this is why Red Bull Racing was so strong, while McLaren had significantly less performance than in recent months.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has suggested that potential "self-interest" from both McLaren drivers could see his team benefit as
Max Verstappen reignited his title hopes by beating the McLarens to victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix; the leading teams all brought upgrades to Imola; watch every session of the Monaco Grand Prix from this Friday,
Max Verstappen and Red Bull held off McLaren at Imola with a bold first-lap overtake, smart strategy, and key RB21 upgrades that secured the victory.
Red Bull is set to hit 400 Formula One race starts at this weekend's Imola race. Here's how its successes look in terms of key statistics
Max Verstappen secured his second win of the season at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix as he cut Oscar Piastri's championship lead.
Lando Norris has pinpointed a key area which saw McLaren "struggle" against Red Bull at the Formula 1 Emilia-Romagna Grand