In the upcoming Japan Grand Prix, Red Bull finds itself in turmoil, while McLaren has emerged as the new benchmark in both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships.
Last season, Max Verstappen and his then-teammate Sergio Pérez enjoyed an uncontested lead.
Now, the Dutch driver has witnessed both Pérez and his replacement, Liam Lawson, being ousted in the span of three months.
Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda is set to make his debut for Red Bull Racing on home soil at Suzuka, marking a significant moment in his career.
The last few weeks have been particularly turbulent for Red Bull. Amid growing internal tensions, the team recently held an emergency meeting to address the underlying issues plaguing the RB21.
Though Verstappen showed a glimmer of hope in the Chinese Grand Prix by reducing his time gap behind Oscar Piastri, it remains uncertain whether Red Bull can claw its way back into contention before the Japan Grand Prix.
