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Verstappen: Red Bull still needs to improve on street circuits and kerbs
During the 2023 season, the RB19’s only defeat occurred in Singapore, where Red Bull made mistakes in adjusting its ride height settings, leading to Carlos Sainz’s victory for Ferrari. Max Verstappen mentioned in an exclusive interview that it was important for the team to have a clear direction in their work, especially considering the reduced development time due to a penalty for breaching the cost cap. He highlighted that Red Bull needs to focus on refining their performance on street circuits and low-speed corners. Red Bull’s race engineer, Pierre Wache, confirmed these weaknesses but emphasized the need to be cautious in trying to address them without compromising the car’s existing strengths. The team aims to improve their weaknesses while maintaining the overall potential of the RB19.