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Red Bull had a strong start to the ongoing F1 season but has seemingly been caught by the competition at recent races.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has denied his squad is struggling to develop its car as rival teams close its front-running gap. Initially, Red Bull seemed set for another dominant season, winning five of the first seven races. However, in the subsequent seven grands prix, they have only won twice, with McLaren and Mercedes now challenging at the front. Max Verstappen has not won in the last four races, marking his worst streak since late 2020. Horner emphasized that Red Bull remains focused on car development to defend its position in the championship, facing pressure from McLaren, who have reduced the gap to just 42 points. Despite having less wind tunnel time due to past success, Horner believes it is natural for other teams to catch up, leading to a competitive F1 grid with shifting frontrunners like Mercedes, McLaren, and Red Bull.
