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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko wants Red Bull to identify where it “took the wrong turn” in the F1 development race after being out-qualified by McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari at Monza.
Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko is emphasizing the urgency of addressing the “situation” regarding the performance of the RB20, after a disappointing qualifying session at the Italian Grand Prix where Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez will start in seventh and eighth respectively, while McLaren secured the front row. The championship rivals are only 30 points behind Red Bull in the constructors’ standings, putting pressure on the reigning champions to quickly improve the RB20 if they aim to defend their title. Marko acknowledged the need to identify where things went wrong for the team, highlighting the struggle to find the right balance with upgrades affecting the car’s performance. Despite the challenges, Marko sees the time leading up to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as an opportunity to address these issues, as the complexity of the cars presents difficulties in making improvements. The gravity of the situation is evident, and Red Bull must act swiftly to regain their competitive edge in the upcoming races.
