P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull managed to win the Monaco Grand Prix four times between 2018 and 2023, but now that lead seems to have disappeared like snow in the sun. Why is that?
Monaco has been historically favorable to Red Bull, with wins by drivers like Daniel Ricciardo in 2018, Max Verstappen in 2021 and 2023, and Sergio Perez in 2022. The team from Milton Keynes used to excel in Monaco, but now faces tempered expectations despite recent successes. In the past three years, Red Bull consistently won at the prestigious race, showcasing their strength in ground effect regulations. However, recent struggles, especially in free practice sessions, highlight a shift in their performance. The challenges in Monaco started in 2022 with the new ground effect regulations affecting the car’s downforce and performance on bumpy tracks like Monte-Carlo. Despite Verstappen’s exceptional talent, overcoming these obstacles has proven to be a daunting task for the team. The current Red Bull car’s inability to handle kerbstones and bumps has been a key issue, affecting downforce and overall speed in slow corners, a stark contrast to their previous dominance.
