P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Dutch Grand Prix was a crucial yardstick for Red Bull. The Milton Keynes-based team took advantage of the summer break to hold development and updates up to the light, hoping performance would improve. For now, however, the “experiment” has failed.
Red Bull faced a concerning defeat in the Dutch Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen losing to Lando Norris by a significant margin. Verstappen still holds a strong lead in the drivers’ championship, but the gap between Red Bull and McLaren in the constructors’ championship is narrowing. Red Bull’s struggle to maintain their initial dominance throughout the season has become evident, with challenges in finding the optimal balance in their car. The team experimented with different setups and parts in an attempt to address their issues, but the results were unsatisfactory. Both drivers expressed concerns about the car’s balance and performance, indicating a potential setback in Red Bull’s development progress. Team boss Christian Horner acknowledged the need for improvement, especially in finding more speed, after a disappointing performance at Zandvoort.
