P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Is FIA technical directive behind Red Bull’s Singapore slump?
The FIA issued a new technical directive aimed at preventing flexible aerodynamic bodywork in Formula 1, which came into effect at the Singapore Grand Prix. Red Bull experienced a significant drop in performance during Friday’s practice and continued to struggle during qualifying, with both Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez failing to advance to Q3. There were speculations that Red Bull would be affected by the technical directive, but the team denied this before the race. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff stated that it is too early to determine if Red Bull’s lack of competitiveness is a one-time occurrence or a result of the new directive. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner admitted that their poor performance was confusing and denied that the technical directive had anything to do with their struggles. Sky F1’s analysis suggests that the technical directive on flexible floors may not be related to Red Bull’s issues, and further clarity may come at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Source: Crash
