Verstappen impresses Mekies with skill beyond data measurements
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Max Verstappen has drawn praise from Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies for his exceptional ability to sense car performance that data cannot measure. Mekies highlighted a specific instance early this year when Verstappen detected an issue with the steering rack that the team could not identify through their sensors. This sensitivity is viewed as a key asset, enabling the team to address problems quickly and maintain competitive performance. Verstappen's technical skill continues to be a significant advantage for Red Bull as they navigate the season.
- •Mekies describes Verstappen as possessing extraordinary sensitivity in the car
- •Verstappen identified a steering rack issue early this year
- •Mekies emphasizes the value of Verstappen's insights for team performance
- •The team benefits from Verstappen's ability to sense unmeasurable factors
- •Verstappen and team principal Mekies maintain a close working relationship
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen amazes Mekies with his extraordinary skill: 'He senses what data can't measure'
"Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies has once again highlighted a special quality Max Verstappen possesses. The Frenchman explained that having the Dutchman in the car is even better than relying on sensors.
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