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Verstappen: Red Bull's 'Paper Car' to Malaysian Pole

Max Verstappen has transformed Red Bull's fortunes from a Monza qualifying sixth where he described the car as 'made of paper' to a pole position in Malaysia.

Despite describing the Red Bull as a 'paper car' following the Monza Grand Prix, Verstappen has secured pole position in Malaysia, highlighting the team's recent performance turnaround. The Dutch driver specifically referenced car degradation as the key issue affecting Red Bull's competitiveness. cricket-ipl.in

Team principal Laurent Mekies acknowledges the degradation problem cannot be fully resolved before the 2026 season, but the team appears to have made significant improvements for the Malaysian weekend, setting the stage for a potential victory.