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BARCELONA, Spain — In a year in which McLaren has emerged as Formula One’s dominant team with a brilliant car and two outstanding drivers, Max Verstappen’s efforts to stay in the hunt for the World Championship must be applauded.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen acquired a high-level FIA license, which will allow him to compete in different kinds of races.

Red Bull Racing's chief advisor Helmut Marko shares his opinion on how the FIA's technical directive will impact F1 teams in the Spanish Grand Prix, and weighs in on Red Bull's chances for the race weekend in Barcelona.

Yuki Tsunoda is under immense pressure to turn things around after the new Red Bull driver bottomed out in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.

1. Oscar Piastri, Australia, McLaren, 186 points. 2. Lando Norris, Great Britain, McLaren, 176. 3. Max Verstappen, Netherlands, Red Bull Racing, 137. 4. George Russell, Great Britain, Mercedes, 111. 5. Charles Leclerc, Monaco, Ferrari, 94.

Missing one race would be costly for Verstappen, who's losing ground in the chase for the drivers' championship. After the Spanish Grand Prix, he's third (137 points) behind McLaren's Lando Norris (176) and Norris' teammate, Oscar Piastri (186).

Yuki Tsunoda's team radio message to Red Bull after qualifying 20th and last for the Spanish Grand Prix speaks volumes.