Palmer says Verstappen’s Sepang win shows Red Bull’s progress
Jolyon Palmer said Max Verstappen’s victory at Sepang underlined both the driver’s strong form this season and Red Bull’s improved package. The coverage framed the result as a sign that Verstappen now has a car capable of matching his performances.

Formula 1’s coverage highlighted Jolyon Palmer’s view that Max Verstappen has been in very strong form throughout the season. Palmer, a former Renault Formula 1 driver, pointed to Verstappen’s Sepang win as further evidence of that level.
According to Palmer, the Sepang result also showed that Verstappen now has a car to match his performances. The discussion centered on whether Red Bull can build on that momentum after the victory.
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