In an exclusive sit‑down ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen opened up about his recent stint with McLaren’s development program. “The car felt a bit numb at the start of the weekend, like it was missing that bite,” Verstappen said, describing the chassis as “still finding its voice.”
He also reflected on his role as a de‑facto leader within the paddock, likening himself to “the captain of the ship” when steering the team through strategic decisions. Verstappen praised McLaren’s engineers for their relentless work ethic, noting that the partnership has already yielded “a few flashes of brilliance that could turn into race‑winning pace soon.”