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Red Bull is set to experiment with its Formula 1 car specification at the Dutch Grand Prix in pursuit of the problems that have left Max Verstappen unhappy and contributed to Sergio Perez’s extensive struggles
Red Bull will be testing out different specifications on their Formula 1 cars at the Dutch Grand Prix to address issues causing Max Verstappen’s dissatisfaction and Sergio Perez’s struggles. Despite a strong start in 2024, Red Bull and Verstappen are experiencing their longest winless streak since 2020 due to increased competition from McLaren and Mercedes. Verstappen has questioned the team’s development progress, especially following a recent aerodynamic upgrade that didn’t bring the expected performance improvement.
Both drivers hinted at potential changes in car setup and parts for the weekend, with a focus on understanding the car better to improve competitiveness. Perez acknowledged previous upgrades that may have led them astray and suggested adjustments would be made for the upcoming race. The team might mix-and-match components during practice before settling on a consistent spec for the race weekend, aiming to address current weaknesses in the car’s performance.
While these changes are expected to be short-term solutions, more significant upgrades are planned for future races to fully rectify the issues. Perez, in particular, may run a different car spec from Verstappen to address his own challenges in recent months. Despite the uncertainties, the team is determined to make necessary improvements and bounce back from their current struggles.
