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RacingNews365’s technical analyst Paolo Filisetti casts his eye over Red Bull’s troubled Monaco Friday and just what went wrong.
The first two free practice sessions in Monaco showcased the Ferrari SF-24 as the most competitive single-seater due to its exceptional performance in low grip conditions on the Principality’s asphalt. Charles Leclerc demonstrated the superb balance of the car during both FP1 and FP2, which was lacking in the Red Bull RB20 driven by Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. Red Bull struggled to find grip, leading to continuous set-up changes in FP1, with Verstappen adjusting the front-ride height and torsion bars. Perez, on the other hand, faced a different challenge of rear-axle slipping. In FP2, the RB20’s instability on Monaco’s undulating asphalt became apparent, prompting Verstappen’s remark about bouncing like a kangaroo. Despite Red Bull’s issues, there is optimism based on the team’s history of improving grip levels throughout race weekends. Red Bull is set to test a new set-up approach in FP3 before heading into qualifying.
