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Dr Helmut Marko has claimed Adrian Newey could have helped the difficult situation Red Bull finds itself in with the performance of the RB20 falling behind the McLaren MCL38.
Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko suggested that Adrian Newey’s departure could have helped prevent McLaren’s rise to dominance in F1. Red Bull struggled to develop the RB20, with upgrades proving inadequate and impacting the car’s balance. Some believe Newey’s resignation has contributed to Red Bull’s decline, while McLaren has excelled in updates, making the MCL38 stand out. Marko acknowledges Newey’s absence as a factor but emphasizes Red Bull’s strong team foundation. The constructors’ standings gap has decreased, with McLaren potentially overtaking Red Bull at the Italian Grand Prix. Marko anticipates a challenging race at Monza but remains hopeful for Red Bull’s performance.
