P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull’s struggles on Saturday at the Italian GP were such that its drivers’ championship leader described the RB20 as “not driveable” while the other called it “a boat”. The team’s obviously concerned by that – so what’s behind its confusing form?
Red Bull faced challenges in the 2024 Formula 1 season, with Max Verstappen struggling in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix, describing the car as “not driveable anymore” in Q3. Despite setting the second-fastest time in Q2 on used softs, Verstappen couldn’t replicate it in the final stage with fresh tyres, encountering understeer and losing time. Teammate Sergio Perez also faced troubles, with both drivers hindered by balance issues and the lack of a Monza-specific rear wing. Red Bull’s limitations were evident, with eroded advantages and difficulties in maximizing grip on the new track surface, highlighting the team’s struggles to match previous performance levels. Verstappen reflected on the challenging weekend, expressing hope for improved race pace but acknowledging the difficulties ahead in a highly competitive field.
