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Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko has addressed the team’s rear wing issues in Las Vegas, but insists the Milton Keynes squad will not fly in a replacement set.
Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko pointed out the team’s struggle due to the lack of a low-downforce rear wing at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Red Bull made adjustments to their rear wings between FP1 and FP2 to compensate for the disadvantage posed by the Las Vegas Strip Circuit’s aerodynamic requirements similar to the Italian Grand Prix. Despite the modifications, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez had a challenging time in both practice sessions, finishing far behind in P17 and P19 by the end of FP2. Marko acknowledged the team’s need for a smaller rear wing but ruled out shipping replacements overnight from Milton Keynes. He mentioned the positive signs in terms of speed from the RB20 but emphasized the importance of achieving consistency and improving performance in long runs due to tire wear issues. Looking forward to the upcoming race days, Marko expressed optimism about potential improvements in Red Bull’s competitiveness and the necessity of balancing their performance for a chance at securing the championship title.
