Max Verstappen hopes that he has sorted the problems of the RB21 and that it will be "in a more stable window" at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and for the rest of the 2025 season. I feel like maybe we're now starting to be a bit more stable with the behaviour of the car
- Max VerstappenMax Verstappen in parc fermé after his Monza win - Photo: Race Pictures
The four-time world champion found his way back to the front of the grid at the Italian Grand Prix,
dominating proceedings in Monza by taking pole position and a comfortable race win for just his third victory in 2025.
The setup work done by the 27-year-old to finally get to grips with the challenging RB21 was a huge achievement, and that has given the Dutchman some positivity going into the final eight races of the season.
"I think throughout the season, we have been going a bit left and right with the setup," Verstappen explained.
"I feel like maybe we're now starting to be a bit more stable with the behaviour of the car, and I hope that that will help both of the drivers, because it's not always easy to jump in the car when it's a bit unpredictable or not doing what you want.
"Then, with the field being so close, one or two tenths between us, you can be out in Q1 or Q2. It's a very, very competitive field at the moment.
"So, hopefully, now the coming races, with, hopefully, the car being in a more stable window, will help both drivers," concluded the Dutchman.
Verstappen turns corner with the RB21?
After taking four consecutive drivers' titles, Verstappen has struggled to find his way to the front of the grid throughout 2025, with the struggling RB21 not allowing him to challenge the McLarens at the top of the standings.
There have been some stunning laps from the 27-year-old throughout this year, with five pole positions to his name despite the challenges of this season, only converting one of them at the Japanese Grand Prix to a race win.
However, at Monza, the pace and prowess of the Dutchman returned, harnessing the RB21 to control the weekend in front of the Tifosi.
Now, coming into Baku with just eight races remaining, there is hope that the mastering of setups from Verstappen can bring Red Bull back to the front of the grid and challenge once again.
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