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Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache reckons the team can “find quite a bit of performance” with its 2024 Formula 1 car as it bids to keep the competition behind. The Austrian outfit commenced the campaign appearing to continue its dominance from last term as Max Verstappen was victorious from four of the first five […]
The Austrian outfit’s initial dominance at the start of the campaign, led by Max Verstappen winning four out of the first five races, has been challenged by McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes in recent months. Despite facing competition, Red Bull maintains a comfortable lead in both championships due to McLaren’s setbacks and Verstappen’s exceptional performances. Team principal Wache acknowledges the increasing threat from rivals and emphasizes the need for continuous development and updates to regain their edge.
Verstappen urges Red Bull to view their current situation not as “normal” and the team introduces a revised floor design at Silverstone to stay ahead. Wache remains focused on the long-term strategy, emphasizing the importance of evaluating updates on track performance and driver feedback. Red Bull aims to introduce further updates in Budapest while maintaining a calm and methodical approach without succumbing to panic.
Highlighting the team’s willingness to take risks in pursuit of gaining advantages, Wache expresses his confidence in Red Bull’s ability to unlock untapped potential and continue developing the car for future performance improvements. Amidst the competitive F1 environment, Red Bull’s strategy focuses on steady progress and maximizing gains within the confines of the sport’s regulations.
