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RB team principal Laurent Mekies believes Red Bull’s openness about when it will review its driver performances could lead to too much pressure during a race weekend. Daniel Ricciardo’s futur…
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies believes that the team’s transparency in reviewing its drivers’ performances could create unnecessary pressure during a race weekend. Daniel Ricciardo faced intense speculation about his future during the Singapore Grand Prix, with Red Bull confirming they would evaluate their drivers after the race. Mekies expressed concern that publicly discussing these reviews could overwhelm the drivers, especially in Ricciardo’s case. Despite Ricciardo’s challenging weekend in Singapore, Mekies highlighted the distractions that such external focus can bring to a driver, impacting their performance in the highly competitive midfield. Ultimately, the team aims to strike a balance between assessing driver performance and ensuring they can perform at their best on the track.
