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Red Bull is introducing further upgrades in Imola this weekend; however, Helmut Marko eyes the Spanish Grand Prix front wing changes as the team’s major hope of catching McLaren.
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko downplays the potential of the team’s latest upgrades on the RB21 for the upcoming Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
The three-part upgrades package will be completed in Imola, with previous parts introduced at Jeddah and Miami showing no significant race pace improvement yet.
Marko emphasizes that improvements for Red Bull will be incremental, with eyes on the new front wing technical directive in Barcelona as a big opportunity.
He dismisses the notion of immediate success, citing the need for gradual progress, particularly in managing tire temperatures like McLaren.
Rain at the Spanish Grand Prix could offer new chances for Red Bull, with Marko suggesting a podium finish is the best outcome in Imola unless conditions change.
