Max Verstappen, driver of Red Bull Racing, has laid out the difficulties the team has faced with the car’s performance during the Canadian Grand Prix. During this event, Verstappen highlighted that the gaps and curves represent one of the main weaknesses of his vehicle, a problem that has persisted for years and has not improved with the new technical regulations.
“At any circuit that presents gaps, we will have difficulties. This is related to the philosophy of our car and how it needs to be set up to handle the bumps compared to the grip force,” the Dutch driver commented after the race in Montreal. Verstappen pointed out that the situation had improved slightly in Miami, where the track was less uneven.
With the Monaco GP on the horizon, Verstappen couldn’t help but make a joke: “I think I’ll have to order a new back!” The pilot’s humor contrasts with the gravity of the challenges the team will still have to face on the Monaco circuit, which requires exceptional control and adaptation to bumps and curves.
The technical team at Red Bull, led by Laurent Mekies, continues to work on resolving these issues. Mekies is optimistic about potential solutions that could be implemented throughout the season to improve the car’s performance, assuring that solutions must coincide with an improvement in lap time.
“It’s a difficult balance. We want to fix these issues, but we also want the car to be fast. A simple solution could make the car slower, and that’s not what we want,” Mekies commented. With key circuits such as Baku, Singapore, and Las Vegas ahead, the team is looking to make the necessary adjustments in the least possible time.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
