P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ralf Schumacher has identified the key figure at Red Bull that he does not feel is the “right” person to lead the team forward.
Ralf Schumacher stated that he believes Red Bull’s technical director, Pierre Waché, is not the right person to lead the team to championship success in the long term, pointing to the team’s inconsistent performance under his leadership.
Max Verstappen’s return to championship contention has been attributed to a revamped work approach at Red Bull and significant upgrades to the RB21 car, leading to three wins and two podiums in the last five races.
However, Verstappen faced setbacks in Brazil, with his worst qualifying session in four years resulting in starting the São Paulo Grand Prix from the pit lane following further car modifications that did not pay off.
Schumacher expressed skepticism about Verstappen’s chances of winning a fifth consecutive F1 drivers’ title, especially with Lando Norris, who is 39 points ahead, starting from pole position in the race.
Schumacher emphasized the importance of addressing the team’s consistency issues and the need for a stable driver lineup for the upcoming season, while questioning Waché’s ability to manage the team effectively in the highly competitive and complex Formula 1 environment.
