How did Max Verstappen perform last year compared to his previous season, and what championship results did he and Red Bull achieve?

Last year, Max Verstappen won nine races, which was significantly fewer than his record 2023 performance when he secured 19 victories. Despite facing challenges from McLaren's Lando Norris throughout the season, Verstappen ultimately did enough to clinch his fourth consecutive driver's championship title. However, while Verstappen maintained his individual success, Red Bull faced a setback as a team. McLaren emerged victorious in the Constructor's Championship, defeating Red Bull and marking a shift in the team performance hierarchy despite Verstappen's continued individual excellence.