P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull has been caught in performance by McLaren and potentially even Mercedes.
Red Bull’s chief engineer, Paul Monaghan, has acknowledged that the improved performance of rival teams has prompted a reaction from the team based in Milton Keynes. Despite Red Bull’s strong start to the season, they have seen their performance advantage diminish, with McLaren now posing a threat in the championship battle. Mercedes has also regained momentum, winning three of the last four races. Red Bull has faced defeat seven times this season, a surprise to many who expected them to continue their dominance from 2023. Monaghan expressed slight surprise at how quickly Red Bull was caught this season, emphasizing the need for the team to focus on improving their own car rather than worrying about their competitors’ pace. Though Red Bull faces a disadvantage in aerodynamic testing time compared to McLaren and Mercedes due to the sport’s sliding scale, Monaghan believes that having more testing time is beneficial but does not always guarantee performance improvement.Overall, Red Bull is prepared to make necessary changes to their car to stay competitive in the upcoming races, adapting to the evolving pace of their rivals.
