max not being loyal/grateful enough according to rbr is such a slap in the face
he stayed with them through 2017-2020, he kept the team toegther in 2024, he gave them 4 wdcs but more importantly (in their eyes) - 2 wccs and kept them high when they didn't win
red bull in f1 IS max verstappen i really don't know what they are trying to achieve unless the board is thinking about selling the team(s) but that would be stupid right after debuting their engine
It’s such an unfair thing of them to say. Firstly I think Max has been very loyal, for all the reasons you have said above. But also, even if he wasn’t loyal, then so what?! This is a competitive sport and he is the best driver around, Red Bull is not owed eternal loyalty, they have to hold up their side of the bargain which is building a strong team and competitive car.
This is all starting to sound like Max is thinking of leaving or at the very least they are scared of that possibility (as they should be.) It’s so weird though because they are saying he should be loyal and stay but at the same time their actions are shutting him out. If this is all part of their negotiation tactics then it’s very poor on their part. I also struggle to see how they could negotiate a new contact beyond 28 if they aren’t willing to put in exit clauses. It’s like they want unquestioned loyalty without offering anything back.