P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull were third and seventh in practice at Silverstone, with Sergio Perez well ahead of Max Verstappen
According to Helmut Marko, Red Bull is currently three-tenths behind Lando Norris in terms of performance during the British Grand Prix practice sessions on Friday. The McLaren driver outperformed both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, who finished fifth and sixth in FP2, struggling with pace in the slow-speed corners at Silverstone. Marko emphasized the team’s need to improve in Sector 1, where they are losing nearly three-tenths, while also considering the impact of the weather forecast on making adjustments to the car’s setup for the race weekend. Red Bull faced challenges in finding the right balance with their upgraded RB20, aiming to enhance performance in fast corners without compromising in slow corners against Norris. The team’s motorsport advisor highlighted the importance of addressing mechanical issues contributing to the car’s sliding behavior to bridge the gap with their competitors.
