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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has suggested that McLaren’s recent progress in Formula 1 has emanated from running a “well-executed copy” of the team’s RB20 car. Both Ferrari and McLaren have developed their respective cars this season to the point where Red Bull are no longer in a position to dominate each race on the […]
Ferrari and McLaren have made significant progress with their cars, challenging Red Bull’s dominance on the racetrack this season. McLaren’s recent updates in Miami allowed Lando Norris to outpace Max Verstappen, while Charles Leclerc secured a victory for Ferrari in Monaco—a venue where Red Bull struggled. Red Bull’s advisor Marko acknowledged the inevitability of rival teams emulating their successful concept, highlighting Ferrari and McLaren as the best at doing so. Despite Verstappen’s victory at Imola, Norris managed to close in on him, showcasing McLaren’s improved performance. McLaren’s team principal, Andrea Stella, believes that Red Bull’s recent struggles may be due to circuit-specific challenges, such as navigating kerbs and bumps, and plans to assess their competitiveness across various tracks in the upcoming races. Stella remains uncertain about Red Bull’s current form, emphasizing the need for more races to determine if McLaren can consistently challenge them.
