Overview
- Brown writes that Red Bull have become subservient to Verstappen, describing a de facto one‑man team built to keep the driver satisfied.
- He alleges the car is tailored so specifically to Verstappen that others struggle with it, and says Red Bull steers clear of teammates who could challenge him, citing Carlos Sainz as an example.
- In a separate interview, Brown labeled Verstappen “a bruiser” who has crossed the line on track, pointing to the 2021 Interlagos duel with Lewis Hamilton.
- Championship context: Verstappen trails Lando Norris by 49 points with three rounds remaining and could be eliminated in Las Vegas if out‑scored by nine points.
- Early reaction includes a RacingNews365 reader poll that largely rejected Brown’s “bruiser” characterization, even as scrutiny intensifies ahead of Las Vegas.