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Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache has admitted that the team’s recent upturn in F1 will stand up to a “real test” at this weekend’s Singapore GP.
Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache acknowledged that the team’s recent improvement in Formula 1 will face a significant challenge at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend. Max Verstappen’s back-to-back wins in Monza and Baku have raised his title contender status, now trailing 69 points behind Oscar Piastri. The introduction of a revised floor at the Italian Grand Prix enhanced the RB21’s performance range, but Wache remains cautious about claiming Red Bull has overcome its weaknesses to compete with McLaren. The upcoming race in Singapore’s high-downforce Marina Bay Street Circuit will serve as a crucial test of the team’s progress, despite Verstappen’s lack of previous wins there. Wache highlighted the importance of assessing their competitiveness on an atypical track to determine the effectiveness of recent upgrades. While Verstappen’s success has sparked championship aspirations, Wache emphasized Red Bull’s focus on the Constructors’ Championship and cautioned against prematurely declaring a title challenge. The team’s primary goal remains improving the car’s speed and outperforming Ferrari and Mercedes in the team standings.
