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Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane has indicated a “top-line” F1 driver could extract maximum performance from its car, amid sister squad Red Bull’s current issues.
Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane believes a top-line Formula 1 driver could bring out the maximum performance from their car amidst Red Bull’s current struggles.
The Faenza-based team has shown strong performances this season, competing well in the midfield alongside Williams and Aston Martin.
The VCARB 02 car has allowed Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar to score points consistently, showcasing its potential in the field.
Early indications of the VCARB 02 were positive, leading to natural development and steady point-scoring races after a challenging start in Melbourne.
Permane explained that while the car may benefit rookie drivers, it’s also designed to be comfortable and high-performing for established top-line drivers.
The performance of the VCARB 02 has sparked discussions on potentially transferring data to Red Bull to assist Max Verstappen, but Verstappen himself seems reluctant to engage in such tests at the moment.
