P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull has not been able to lean on its race-winning form at the last two grand prix weekends.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has acknowledged the key reason for Red Bull’s recent performance decline, attributing it to the challenge of getting the car in optimal condition each race weekend. Despite having won three out of the previous four races, Max Verstappen now finds himself 49 points behind in the championship with McLaren’s Lando Norris winning the last two races. Mekies emphasized that the difficulty lies in consistently achieving the desired car performance level, irrespective of track characteristics. With three races to go, Red Bull is currently third in the constructors’ championship, trailing Mercedes by 32 points. Mekies stated that the team’s primary focus is on preparing the car for the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix and not on the championship standings, stressing the need to adapt to the unique low-downforce and cold tire window challenges of the Vegas circuit. The team aims to optimize their chances for success in Las Vegas, viewing any championship implications as a byproduct of their preparation efforts.
