Toto Wolff credits Max Verstappen for Red Bull's strong performance in Austria

During the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix on June 28, Max Verstappen, starting fifth, finished just 1.6 seconds behind George Russell, marking a promising performance for Red Bull. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff praised Verstappen, stating he significantly influenced his team's competitiveness. Despite Red Bull's improvements, Wolff emphasized that it was Verstappen's driving that positioned them as serious contenders in Spielberg. He joked about Verstappen being a potential championship threat but acknowledged his ability to maximize car performance. Verstappen, with his second podium of the year, currently sits seventh in the overall standings, 98 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli.

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