Max Verstappen has emphasized Red Bull’s "priority" to regain their competitive edge as they fight to maintain their lead in the F1 championship. The reigning champions have recently struggled, failing to win a race since the Spanish Grand Prix in June. Their constructors' championship lead over McLaren has shrunk to just seven points, with Verstappen finishing a disappointing sixth at Monza, his worst result of the season.

Verstappen mentioned spending time at the Red Bull factory and working on the simulator ahead of the upcoming double-header, stressing that the team's focus is on fixing the issues that have emerged in recent races. He acknowledged the team's determination to return to the front of the grid. As the F1 season heads to Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Verstappen expressed his excitement for the street circuit.