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Max Verstappen says the “fundamental” problem that is thwarting Red Bull at the Monaco Grand Prix is one that has been masked by its car advantage since 2022
Max Verstappen has revealed that a longstanding issue with Red Bull’s car has been uncovered during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, where the car behaves like a “go-kart” due to problems with bumps and kerbs. This weakness has been present since 2022 but was previously masked by the car’s overall performance. The problems in Monaco follow a challenging period for Red Bull after a near-defeat in Imola by McLaren’s Lando Norris. Verstappen expressed surprise at the car’s behavior, likening it to previous years in Monaco. He acknowledged that fixing this “fundamental problem” may take time and uncertainty remains about resolving it within the current season.
