What can Red Bull do about the Verstappen conundrum?

Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer dissects Yuki Tsunoda's struggles, highlighting Max Verstappen's unique mastery of Red Bull's challenging car. Verstappen's rare Austrian retirement starkly exposed Tsunoda's poor form, as the Japanese racer finished last. This underscored Red Bull's alarming reliance on their star; without Max's points, they'd be last in the Constructors' Championship. The car's inherent difficulty, optimized for Verstappen's aggressive style tolerating high oversteer, creates a significant team conundrum. Other drivers, including Tsunoda, either over-drive into errors or under-drive, resulting in uncompetitive pace. Christian Horner's frustration reflects the tough reality: Red Bull is a tail-ender without its prodigious Dutchman, leaving Tsunoda's future highly uncertain.