Max Verstappen has outlined how Red Bull needs to be “more competitive” if it is to have any hope of taking the Formula 1 title fight to McLaren. The Dutchman was able to take a small chunk out of title-leader Oscar Piastri’s advantage with second place in the Canadian Grand Prix, finishing second with the Australian only managing fourth.

Red Bull Racing asked FIA race director Rui Marques to look out for any gamesmanship from drivers towards Max Verstappen prior to the Canadian Grand Prix.

After the Canadian GP, Max Verstappen said he drove both offensively and defensively to hold off a charging Kimi Antonelli. But what impact did this have on Red Bull’s strategy for the race in Montreal?