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Mercedes predict Red Bull Singapore “mistake won’t happen again”
In the previous race in Singapore, Carlos Sainz of Ferrari took advantage of Red Bull’s lack of competitiveness to secure the only non-Red Bull victory of 2023. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez could only manage a fifth and eighth place finish, revealing weaknesses in their previously dominant RB19 car at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. However, Mercedes, who also experienced performance issues in Singapore during their era of F1 dominance, do not anticipate Red Bull facing the same problems again. Mercedes’ trackside engineering director, Andrew Shovlin, explained that the difficulties they faced were specific to the old regulations and the aerodynamics of their car. He believes that Red Bull will analyze what went wrong and rectify it. Red Bull’s performance in the following practice sessions at Suzuka, where Verstappen topped the charts, reaffirmed their recovery. Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner, admitted that they encountered challenges with their car setup in Singapore but expressed confidence in their ability to learn from the experience and make adjustments. He emphasized the importance of finding the right balance between aerodynamics, mechanical setup, and the circuit layout. Overall, both teams are focused on overcoming their setbacks and improving their performance in the upcoming races.
Source: Crash
