P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull’s 2025 Formula 1 line-up changes have put the problems anyone who isn’t Max Verstappen faces with its car into even sharper focus. But they’ve been brewing for a long time
Red Bull has been facing challenges in finding a competitive teammate for Max Verstappen, as seen with Sergio Perez’s replacement Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda’s struggles in the RB21. Verstappen remains the key driver carrying the team’s constructors’ championship hopes due to his exceptional performance in the car. The development of the RB21 seems to heavily favor Verstappen’s driving style, causing a significant performance gap between him and his teammates. Red Bull’s shift towards accommodating Verstappen’s preferences has highlighted the difficulties other drivers face in adapting to the car’s characteristics. The team is acknowledging the issue of imbalance and is working on updates for the RB21 to make it more drivable for both Verstappen and future teammates.
