P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull were considerably off the pace on the opening day of the Singapore Grand Prix.
Red Bull faced challenges at the Singapore Grand Prix, where it struggled last season and failed to win. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez finished fifth and eighth, respectively, showcasing difficulties with the RB19 and RB20 cars on the Marina Bay Circuit. Verstappen encountered grip issues and a lack of pace during qualifying runs, being significantly slower than Lando Norris. Norris excelled in both qualifying and long runs, outperforming Verstappen and even Charles Leclerc. Red Bull’s struggles continued in long runs, with Verstappen lacking grip and balance on various tyre compounds. These performance issues raised concerns within the Red Bull team, prompting the need for drastic changes to improve competitiveness.
