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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko is trying to use the lessons of being “completely wrong” at the Australian Grand Prix, to inform how best to minimise the “surprise” facing teams in China.
Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko is worried about potential tyre wear issues for the team at the Chinese Grand Prix, especially since F1 has not raced at the Shanghai circuit since 2019 and it is a Sprint weekend. The track in Shanghai is known for high tyre wear due to its big traction zones and long corners, and Red Bull already faced unexpected tyre issues at the previous race in Australia. The team had a challenging weekend in Australia, with Max Verstappen retiring and Sergio Perez finishing fifth due to tyre concerns. Marko expressed his hope to avoid similar surprises in Shanghai and emphasized the importance of understanding tyre wear, which is a key strength for Red Bull. With the added challenge of a new track surface and limited practice time during the Sprint weekend, Marko is referencing the Australian Grand Prix experience to better prepare for China. Despite Perez’s struggles in Australia, Marko believes the team has learned valuable lessons and will approach the upcoming race more effectively.
