P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull left chasing gains after Ferrari’s “very impressive” race runs
In the second free practice at Albert Park, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was the fastest, with a lead of 0.381 seconds over Max Verstappen, the current world championship leader. Red Bull believes that different engine modes may have affected the single-lap performance, but they acknowledge Ferrari’s strong race simulations as a real challenge. Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, Helmut Marko, mentioned the need for improvements in response to Ferrari’s competitive pace, especially in fine-tuning the car. Though Red Bull did not run at full power during the qualifying simulation, Marko praised Ferrari’s performance and acknowledged that their own set-up needs adjustment. Despite setbacks in track time due to car repairs, Verstappen remained optimistic about Red Bull’s potential and expressed confidence in refining their performance. Overall, while Ferrari appears strong, both teams are focused on making necessary adjustments to enhance their competitiveness in the upcoming races.
