Verstappen Red Bull Paper Car Malaysia

Less than a month after qualifying sixth at Monza and describing his Red Bull as 'made of paper' regarding car degradation, Verstappen has made a remarkable turnaround. Team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed that while some issues persist, the team has made improvements that allowed Verstappen to secure pole position in Malaysia. newsindata.org

The degradation issues that plagued Red Bull in recent races appear to be partially resolved, though Mekies noted that these problems cannot be fully addressed until 2026. This rapid improvement has positioned Verstappen strongly for the Malaysian Grand Prix.