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Max Verstappen asserts that low-speed cornering performance and handling over kerbs are the two outstanding areas Red Bull must improve
Last season, Red Bull dominated the competition, winning 21 out of 22 races and retaining both titles. However, they faced challenges in Singapore due to set-up struggles with ride height, allowing Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz to take the victory. Red Bull’s Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey, acknowledged that this exposed weaknesses in their RB19 car. Max Verstappen, the Red Bull driver, agreed that they need to work on their weaknesses, particularly in slow-speed turns and navigating bumpy surfaces. Red Bull’s team principal, Christian Horner, confirmed that they are targeting refinements in all areas of their 2023 package to maintain their advantage. While Red Bull Technical Director, Pierre Wache, acknowledged the same weaknesses highlighted by Verstappen, he cautioned that improvements should not come at the expense of their strengths and emphasized the need for balance in their approach.
