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Can Red Bull tame its ‘undriveable monster’ to save Verstappen’s title bid?
Max Verstappen’s recent description of his Red Bull as “undriveable” and “a monster” marks a stark contrast to his previous praise of the car just four months ago. Despite his substantial lead in the drivers’ championship, Red Bull’s unexpected performance decline has left him in a challenging position. The team’s struggles, particularly with balance issues, have been a surprising turn of events, with McLaren now posing a serious threat in the championship race. This sudden downturn has caught even the team principal, Christian Horner, off guard, highlighting the urgency of the situation. Red Bull’s complex car design and difficulty in achieving the right balance between front and rear grip have created a vicious cycle of performance challenges. Addressing these issues will require simplifying certain aspects of the car while also improving data correlation and utilizing more reliable tools for development.
