How Red Bull tapped Max Verstappen’s sensitive side

Singular touch: Max Verstappen can master a car built closest to its theoretical peak in a way in which no other driver can. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The charm of a long season in any sport is that it lets those who start slowly come back and spring a surprise or two, making the year even more exciting.In F1 2026, it was clear from the start that Mercedes had stolen a march on its rivals and would be hard to beat for both titles. Ferrari was its closest competitor early in the year, but there was never a clear indication that the Scuderia could mount a serious bid. Published - October 31, 2026 06:00 am IST