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Red Bull has conceded that eradicating the kerb-riding weakness with its 2024 car that has hindered its competitiveness in several rounds this season won’t be “easy.” The Austrian outfit’s dominance under the latest ground effect regulations continued into this term as Max Verstappen claimed four victories in the opening six races. However, the competition has […]
Red Bull’s dominance under the latest ground effect regulations has continued with Max Verstappen claiming four victories in the first six races of the season. However, the competition has caught up and Verstappen had to work harder for wins at Imola, Canada, and Spain, while being beaten in Miami and Monaco. Red Bull’s advantage has been most challenged at circuits requiring the car to absorb kerbs, with Verstappen finishing sixth in Monte Carlo due to this long-standing weakness being exposed since the grid converged. Red Bull’s Chief Engineer, Paul Monaghan, admitted that finding a solution won’t be easy and emphasized the need for continuous development to address any performance limitations. While Verstappen has managed to overcome recent struggles, his teammate Sergio Perez is struggling with form, attributing his poor performance in Spain to balance limitations, prompting the team to focus on improving the car’s overall performance race by race.
