Max Verstappen has hailed the predictability of Red Bull’s new RB16B Formula 1 car after his efforts last year were marred by a difficult drive. Verstappen believes the issues that dogged him in 2020 have been solved, however, with Red Bull enjoying a flying start to pre-season testing in Bahrain. Red Bull’s efforts throughout last season to fix the wild ride on show from their previous RB16 car appear to have paid off superbly – and Verstappen has praised his early experience at the wheel of its successor. ‘At one point I had a good balance in the car and it just felt nice to drive.

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