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Red Bull has been off form over some of the recent grands prix, with Mercedes’ technical director James Allison having one theory as to why.
Mercedes’ James Allison suggested that Red Bull’s recent struggles in Formula 1 might be due to their upgrade actually worsening the car’s performance. Despite winning four out of the first five races, Red Bull has only claimed one victory in the last three races, with McLaren and Ferrari securing wins in Miami and Monaco. At Imola, Max Verstappen managed to win despite the team facing challenges during practice, and in Monaco, he faced difficulties with the car on the bumps and kerbs. Red Bull did not introduce a significant upgrade package except for the one at Imola, where their issues began. Mercedes expects Red Bull to bounce back in Canada, but highlights the potential negative impact of their upgrade. The team is optimistic about their recent progress and aims to continue improving to challenge the top three teams in upcoming races.
