GPDA chairperson Alex Wurz has zeroed in on an overlooked area of the new F1 regulations that Red Bull may be struggling with.
Former F1 driver Alex Wurz identified a specific area where Red Bull is falling behind its F1 competitors after analyzing the recent Japanese Grand Prix. He pointed out the team’s energy management around Suzuka as a significant weakness. Red Bull, now venturing into a new phase as a power unit provider in partnership with Ford starting in 2026, is under close scrutiny due to its performance. Despite the project exceeding early expectations, it’s not expected to receive assistance under the ADUO system. The main focus has been on the challenges Red Bull is facing with the RB22 chassis, affecting drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. Wurz believes Red Bull’s energy management issues are hindering their performance and affecting Verstappen, especially compared to Mercedes and Ferrari. Wurz empathizes with Verstappen’s criticism of the new rules and highlights the impact of energy management on the driver’s mood.
