P1racenews AI automatic summary:
RB currently sit sixth in the F1 standings after 14 rounds but is facing a tall task to catch those further ahead in the pecking order.
RB team principal Laurent Mekies acknowledges the urgent need for “massive” improvement in order to compete at a higher level in the championship standings. Despite currently holding sixth place in the constructors’ championship after 14 rounds, the team has already surpassed its points total from the previous year. Mekies emphasized the necessity of significant advancements to the car to progress further up the grid. While praising the team’s efforts and incremental progress, he highlighted the crucial need for foundational improvements. RB introduced a substantial car upgrade in Barcelona, but it failed to enhance performance as expected. Mekies reflected on the team’s early success and aims to maintain focus on building a stronger foundation for sustained competitiveness as the season progresses.
