Verstappen: Red Bull's Paper Car Era Ends

Less than a month after qualifying sixth at Monza and criticizing Red Bull's car degradation issues, Verstappen has shown significant improvement in Malaysia. The team appears to have addressed the component deterioration problems that led to his 'paper car' comments.

Team principal Laurent Mekies acknowledged that while recent improvements have helped, the degradation issues won't be fully resolved until 2026. This rapid turnaround demonstrates Red Bull's ability to adapt and improve throughout the season. mchezo.co.za