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Red Bull could only manage seventh and eighth on the Italian Grand Prix grid as title rivals McLaren took a one-two on the grid at Monza.
Christian Horner admitted that Red Bull does not comprehend the fundamental problems with its F1 car following a disappointing qualifying session at the Italian Grand Prix. The team is currently in a tight battle with McLaren for the world championship titles, but their performance has been declining, while McLaren’s has been improving. Max Verstappen, the Red Bull driver, only secured seventh place on the grid in Monza, which is concerning considering the team’s aspirations. Horner expressed confusion over the team’s struggles, particularly with their inability to improve their lap times on new tires compared to used ones during qualifying. The team is working to identify and address the issues with the car quickly in preparation for the upcoming race, but the competition is tough, especially with McLaren’s recent advancements. Horner emphasized the importance of understanding and rectifying the problem before implementing any solutions to regain competitiveness in the championship.
