Red Bull driver Max Verstappen opened up about the strengths of the McLaren car that are contributing to its dominance this season.
Verstappen started the season hoping to defend the title — Red Bull had the entire winter offseason to improve the car and close the gap to McLaren.
During the second half of last season, McLaren started leading the field with its car, though the Dutch driver's early-season lead was too big for Lando Norris to cut down.
This season, things have unfolded similarly to the majority of last season, with McLaren bringing the fastest car to every track.
Apart from a few unexpected results from Verstappen and Mercedes' George Russell, the Woking-based team has continued to dominate.
The Red Bull driver highlighted two key aspects of the MCL39's dominance.
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