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Red Bull has pinpointed the Austrian and British GPs as two rounds that will expose how competitive the team’s race pace is compared to its F1 rivals.
Red Bull is focusing on the Austrian and British Grands Prix to determine their competitiveness in race pace against other Formula 1 teams. McLaren experienced a setback in Canada where neither Norris nor Piastri reached the podium for the first time this season. Verstappen’s second-place finish in Canada narrowed the gap with Norris to 21 points after his crash with Piastri left him 23 points behind his teammate. Red Bull has shown progress with the RB21 since introducing upgrades at Imola, but McLaren has proven to be the benchmark, especially in Spain. The upcoming races at the Red Bull Ring and Silverstone will be crucial in determining if Red Bull has closed the gap and overcome McLaren’s advantage in 2025. Chief Engineer Paul Monaghan remains cautious about McLaren’s strength in managing tire degradation, suggesting that it will be a key factor in the upcoming races.
