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Verstappen's Red Bull Transformation

Published October 3, 2026 · Updated October 3, 2026 · Motorsport.com

Max Verstappen has transformed his Red Bull from a 'paper car' to pole position in Malaysia as the team addresses ongoing degradation concerns.

Less than a month after qualifying sixth at Monza and describing his Red Bull as "made of paper," Max Verstappen claimed pole position in Malaysia. The Dutch driver's comments specifically referenced car degradation issues - components that deteriorate during races. afsport.lat

According to Verstappen and team principal Laurent Mekies, while some improvements have been made, the degradation issue cannot be fully resolved until 2026, leaving the team focused on incremental gains in the meantime.

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