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2005 Red Bull driver Vitantonio Liuzzi believes the “earthquake” at the team has contributed to the loss of its performance advantage in F1 this season.
Former Red Bull F1 driver Vitantonio Liuzzi believes that internal changes within the team this season have caused them to fall behind their competitors in the F1 upgrade race. Liuzzi highlighted factors such as Adrian Newey’s surprising departure contributing to Red Bull’s weaker development compared to previous years. He noted McLaren’s successful advancements and timing, which have diminished Red Bull’s performance advantage. Despite Max Verstappen’s healthy lead in the drivers’ championship, Liuzzi doesn’t see him losing out to McLaren’s Lando Norris, but he emphasized that circumstances can change. While McLaren continues to progress with the MCL38, Red Bull struggles to find balance with the RB20, hindering their upgrade implementation effectively. Liuzzi discussed how development changes can unsettle a car’s balance, noting Red Bull’s development hasn’t been on par with the past, although the championship lead is not currently at risk.
