The driver clarified that his statements were meant to encourage continuous improvement within the Milton Keynes-based outfit rather than openly criticize staff members.
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"It's not a big criticism or whatever.
I think everyone is aware but we always want to be better, we chase to be the best.
So, we just need to focus on all of those things," said Verstappen.
He concluded that stabilizing these internal structures would alter their competitive position in the remaining global rounds.
"Then, yes, if we are a bit more, let's say, 'rock solid', and we've shown that in the past, then of course it's a different story.
Hopefully it doesn't take too long. We have still a little bit of work to do," said Verstappen.
Meanwhile, Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff attributed Red Bull's strong performance entirely to Verstappen's exceptional driving capabilities rather than the team's recent aerodynamic upgrades.
"I'm not surprised at all," said Wolff.
Wolff stated that Spielberg historically serves as an exceptionally strong track for the Dutchman, allowing him to mask underlying vehicular weaknesses.
"Red Bull is one thing, but it was Max Verstappen.
For me, how it feels is like Max won every single race here that he's ever participated in, in whatever car.
Spielberg is one of his strong places," said Wolff.
The Mercedes chief also noted that a sudden drop in performance from rival teams like Ferrari assisted Red Bull's progression to the front.
