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Red Bull hail “definitive step” after closing on Mercedes with F1 updates
According to Laurent Mekies, Red Bull has made a significant progress with their latest upgrades, bringing them closer to a podium finish in the Miami Grand Prix. Starting the season behind Mercedes, McLaren, and Ferrari, Red Bull caught up with the competition in Miami, with Max Verstappen finishing in fifth place despite a challenging start. Mekies emphasized the importance of the team’s development race and the need to address their issues to gain valuable lap time.
Red Bull’s progress in Miami was evident with their qualifying performance, showing a substantial improvement compared to earlier races this year. However, their joy is tempered by Mercedes holding back their major updates for the next race in Canada, posing a new challenge for Red Bull. Mekies acknowledged that while their pace might not be enough for the top positions, it puts them in contention for the third to fifth spots and recognizes the ongoing development race in Formula 1.
