P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Technical analyst Paolo Filisetti casts his eye over Red Bull’s RB21 machine, and the superhuman efforts of Max Verstappen in 2025.
Analyzing the competitiveness of Red Bull’s RB21 season reveals a complex picture due to its non-linear performance and periods of stagnation alongside negative phases.
Although the car started the season competitively but lagged behind McLaren, it struggled on tracks with fast, precise changes of direction except for some exceptional performances at specific venues like Suzuka.
Max Verstappen highlighted a lost balance in the car, which was not fully rectified throughout the season, making the RB21 less effective in certain conditions.
Despite claims that development was primarily aimed at understanding past mistakes rather than enhancing performance, it is crucial to assess the 2025 season based on these dynamics.
As Laurent Mekies pointed out, the focus was on identifying and addressing issues to lay a foundation for stronger future performances in the championship.
