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Red Bull’s chief engineer Paul Monaghan sat down for an exclusive chat with media including RacingNews365.
Red Bull does not believe Max Verstappen has maximized the potential of the RB20 F1 car, despite increased competition from other teams in 2024. Verstappen had a strong start to his title defense, winning seven races out of the first 10, but faced challenges in the final four races before the summer break. Chief engineer Paul Monaghan emphasized that the team’s effort on the car remains consistent, even though Verstappen has pointed out its shortcomings. Sergio Perez’s performance has been under scrutiny, with a lack of points raising concerns, but his strong qualifying performance in Belgium was seen as a positive sign by Red Bull. Monaghan praised Perez’s determination and hoped that his recent success would boost his confidence for the remaining races of the season.
