Max Verstappen dropped from pole to fourth and finished 40 seconds behind Miami Grand Prix winner Oscar Piastri in a “depressing” day for Red Bull

According to Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko, it was disheartening to witness just how fast McLaren was during the Miami Grand Prix. Although Max Verstappen started from pole position, it quickly became clear that Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris had significantly more pace than the reigning world champion.

Previously, Marko admitted he was "very worried" that Red Bull's stagnation could push Verstappen, 27, toward a rival. "That's true," he confirmed, "but that worry has already shrunk.