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Red Bull has quashed the notion that its 2024 Formula 1 car has turned into a “diva”, despite Max Verstappen’s recent remonstrations about the handling of the RB20. The Austrian squad started the ongoing season as it ended the previous term as the dominant side with four victories in the opening five races and three […]
The Austrian squad has started the ongoing season strongly with four victories in the opening five races, continuing their dominance from the previous term, including three 1-2 finishes. However, Red Bull has faced challenges as the grid has become more competitive, with McLaren and Mercedes showing stronger pace in recent weekends. Max Verstappen, who hasn’t won in four races, has expressed frustration over the RB20 becoming more difficult to drive. While teammate Sergio Perez has struggled to score points, Chief Engineer Paul Monaghan has emphasized that Red Bull hasn’t made significant changes to the car’s characteristics with the upgrades introduced. Red Bull boss Christian Horner acknowledged that the current car has a narrower operating window compared to McLaren, but Monaghan disagreed with the notion that the RB20 has become a ‘diva’, like Mercedes’ past cars. Monaghan believes that despite some challenges, the Red Bull car remains consistent and predictable, with the team continuously striving for improvement.
