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RB CEO Peter Bayer has conceded the team made a mistake in rushing through the latest upgrade package to its 2024 Formula 1 car amid a drop in competitiveness. The Faenza-based squad had emerged as the leading challenger behind the leading quartet before the Spanish Grand Prix with points finishes in four straight rounds. But […]
The Faenza-based squad showed strong performance leading up to the Spanish Grand Prix, with consistent points finishes in previous races. However, their new parts introduced in Barcelona did not deliver the expected improvements to challenge Aston Martin. Both RB drivers faced Q1 eliminations in Spain, prompting the team to split components in Austria. Despite a ninth-place finish by Daniel Ricciardo at the Red Bull Ring, he admitted that the team had exceeded expectations based on their speed. RB’s decision to bring updates earlier than planned was due to their success with fast-tracking developments earlier in the season. Moving forward, RB will converge both cars to a single aero package at Silverstone after learning valuable lessons and data from recent races.
