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Red Bull is not prepared to accept defeat ahead of the new F1 season despite facing a significant setback en-route to losing the constructors’ title last year.
Former F1 driver Sebastien Buemi has urged Red Bull not to “hold back” this season following the resolution of issues with the RB20 car from last year. Despite Max Verstappen winning a fourth drivers’ title, Red Bull failed to defend their constructors’ crown in 2023, mainly due to Sergio Perez’s poor performance. Buemi, who worked tirelessly to fix the RB20’s flaws, believes the problems have been identified and addressed for the upcoming season. With significant regulation changes on the horizon, Buemi emphasizes the team’s need to push forward during the upcoming 24-race campaign. Red Bull is managing resources to balance development for both the current season and preparations for the new regulations in 2026. Buemi acknowledges the challenge of competing in a “very complex year” but stresses the importance of maximizing development time in Formula 1’s competitive environment.
