In Bahrain, it looked as though this was the case. Verstappen qualified seventh with Yuki Tsunoda in the back end of the top 10, and neither Red Bull car was able to make significant inroads on Sunday. The four-time world champion crossed the line in sixth after overtaking Pierre Gasly on the final lap.

Max Verstappen has dismissed concerns that he might consider leaving Red Bull, after last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix proved to be a turbulent day for the team.

Red Bull team adviser Helmut Marko has admitted that “the concern is great” about Max Verstappen ’s future with the Formula One team due to its current car struggles.