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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has insisted that the 2024 Formula 1 championship is a “marathon, not a sprint” amid the squad’s struggles in the Monaco Grand Prix. Max Verstappen warned the unique circuit characteristics that comprise the Monte Carlo track would hinder Red Bull’s competitiveness and that came to be the case. The Dutchman […]
Max Verstappen warned about the challenges of the unique Monte Carlo track affecting Red Bull’s performance, which turned out to be true as he finished sixth due to a red flag on the first lap and issues with his final lap in qualifying. Teammate Sergio Perez qualified in 18th place.
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner acknowledged the car’s difficulties in extracting performance throughout the weekend and emphasized the need to address these issues promptly for future races.
Despite McLaren and Ferrari’s recent successes, Horner believes it is premature to draw conclusions on the championship hierarchy, with 15 rounds still remaining in the 2024 season.
Charles Leclerc’s victory in Monaco has narrowed the gap between him and Verstappen, with Ferrari reducing Red Bull’s lead in the championship to 24 points.
Horner affirmed that Red Bull does not take anything for granted in the championship, acknowledging the need to analyze data and address issues with the car’s handling on bumpy tracks and kerbs.
He remains optimistic about the car’s performance on conventional circuits post-Canada, as the RB20 has shown competitive strength with five wins and two Sprint race victories prior to Monaco.
