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Red Bull Chief Engineer Paul Monaghan has explained how learning the “complete behaviour” of its RB21 car has helped the team rediscover its winning ways in F1.
Red Bull Chief Engineer Paul Monaghan discussed how understanding the complete behavior of the RB21 car has contributed to the team’s resurgence in Formula 1, noting a significant improvement in performance.
Following a slow start to the season with only two wins by Max Verstappen, the team unlocked more potential in the RB21 post-Dutch Grand Prix, resulting in victories in Italy and Azerbaijan, as well as a strong second-place finish in Singapore.
Monaghan highlighted the improved car performance at the Marina Bay Circuit and expressed optimism about the team’s competitiveness on upcoming high-downforce tracks.
Red Bull plans to introduce one final upgrade to the RB21 for the remainder of the season, aiming to further enhance Verstappen’s performance and potentially secure more wins.
Overall, Monaghan emphasized the collective efforts and subtle changes that have led to the gradual improvement of the RB21, aligning with the team’s expectations and showcasing progress in understanding the car’s behavior.
