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Verstappen spells out ‘number 2' Red Bull hierarchy

Dec.22 As Isack Hadjar gets ready for his first season alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, the quadruple world champion has made it clear what he believes works best at the sharp end of Formula 1. Speaking to Viaplay, Verstappen said rival McLaren paid a price in 2025 for not enforcing a clear pecking order between its title contenders. 'If I were team principal, I would always establish a clear number 1 and 2,' Verstappen said. 'When you're on your own, you can attack and be much more aggressive. That's always my preference.' With new champion Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri fighting each other for wins, Verstappen believes opportunities were lost. 'Since McLaren had two drivers...
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