Verstappen says a race plan can be obsolete after one corner

Max Verstappen says a race plan can sometimes be obsolete after a single corner, and calls Red Bull’s ability to react quickly one of its strengths. Speaking in *The Moment That Matters Most*, a video series by sponsor Rokt, he said teams discuss many scenarios before a race, but much depends on how the start unfolds.

Verstappen says Red Bull has shown in recent years that it can respond well. He stresses the importance of short communication lines and quick, direct exchanges. He also says the driver and pit wall need to read the race and understand what is happening on track.

He praised his partnership with race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase, saying he believes few driver-engineer pairings understand one another as well or communicate as directly as he and Lambiase. Lambiase is set to leave Red Bull after 2027 and move to McLaren.