Jacques Villeneuve has no time for what he considers simplistic stories that continue to circulate around Formula 1, particularly those repeated endlessly in paddocks, online debates and podcasts.
According to the former world champion, the long-standing belief that Red Bull designs its cars specifically to suit Max Verstappen is fundamentally flawed.
Villeneuve firmly rejects the notion that Verstappen’s teammates are placed at an inherent disadvantage, describing the argument as a convenient excuse rather than an accurate reflection of reality.
He delivers his verdict forcefully, making it clear that car development in modern F1 is far more complex than being shaped around a single driver’s preferences.
Even in a season where Verstappen amassed an extraordinary 421 points compared to Yuki Tsunoda’s modest 33, Villeneuve insists those figures alone should not be used to support the myth of a Verstappen-tailored Red Bull.
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