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Red Bull has insisted the older-spec floor edge on Sergio Perez’s F1 car does not amount to a “significant difference” to the update on Max Verstappen’s RB20.
Red Bull’s Chief Engineer Paul Monaghan clarified that the recent performance gap between Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen is not solely due to the different floor designs on their cars. Perez hopes to receive the upgrade before the upcoming race in Las Vegas, but Red Bull is waiting to confirm this after the current weekend’s event. Additionally, Perez requested and was granted a chassis change to a previous version used earlier in the season. Monaghan also addressed concerns about Perez’s brakes, explaining that they do not use the same brake material for multiple events and have made adjustments to address any doubts. Despite Perez’s struggles in the previous race, Red Bull remains committed to finding solutions and supporting him thoroughly.
