P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Red Bull RB20 has struggled significantly on bumpy track surfaces this season, but a recent change at the Circuit of the Americas could prove a saving grace for Max Verstappen in his F1 drivers’ championship fight.
Max Verstappen is aiming for his fourth straight win at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, but he and Red Bull are not in top form recently. Red Bull’s RB20 has struggled to maintain pace during races, especially on bumpy tracks and street circuits. Despite strong performances in qualifying, Red Bull has fallen short during grands prix, with McLaren showing greater consistency. Red Bull is set to introduce significant upgrades at COTA to challenge McLaren and close the points gap in both championships. Recent track resurfacing at COTA could benefit Red Bull, potentially minimizing the impact of bumpy surfaces that have troubled them in the past. The outcome of these developments and the resurfacing remains unknown until track action begins, with the potential to impact the championship battles significantly.
