The 2024 season has taken an unexpected turn, leaving the battlefield open for all competitors. Red Bull, deemed to clinch the fourth consecutive world title, is now looking vulnerable. Moreover, experts feel the technical team has burned out all the car development gas. The last few months have been a waking nightmare for the team. While the internal turmoil has been RBR’s soft spot, it has affected the team’s on-track performance.
As a result, the team has lost two of the last three races. Moreover, the Monaco GP was teh worst outcome for the team in a while. Now, Max Verstappen has shared his thoughts on the unorthodox street circuit.
Max Verstappen Opened Up About Monte Carlo Street Circuit Following Criticism
Max Verstappen had the worst season outcome, finishing at P6 in Monaco. Earlier, his Miami streak was derailed by Lando Norris. Later, teh starlet showcased his brilliance in Imola, enduring all the pressure from rivals to emerge victorious. However, the Monaco GP was a completely different story, as the RB20 was bound to struggle on a bumpy circuit. The Red Bull racing machine is closer to the ground. This strategy renders the car invincible, yet it encounters its Achilles’ heel on a rough circuit strewn with kerbs. Additionally, the Monte Carlo circuit was last updated in the 1970s, and since then, the width of an F1 car has increased significantly. Hence, it proved to be a double-edged sword for RB20, with the outcome serving as its testament. Further, the team had to bear additional baggage due to Sergio Perez’s crash.
After heavy criticism, star racer Max Verstappen shared his thoughts on the Monte Carlo track. The three-time world champion said Monaoc has always been like that, emphasizing the lack of upgradation in the track’s dimension. Further, while talking about ‘required improvements,’ he said they must look into other things to add life to the Monaco event. For the first time, the racers concluded the race precisely where they began. Thus, the race was ‘boring’ as the results were similar to the qualifying. Similarly, Lewis Hamilton remarked that the Monaco GP is dull, suggesting measures should be taken to inject life into the event.
Red Bull Technical Team Simultaneously Developing Three Cars
The Red Bull technical team is currently working on three cars, which has puzzled every fan. However, the technical head, Pierre Wacche, has explained the team’s move. Wacche told F1TV that the team is wholly focused on strategy and performance.
Further, he said the team is working on three cars for the current and upcoming years. The Austrian outfit is considering a 2026 revamp due to regulation change. Ultimately, the French engineer wants to use the resources smartly to maximize th outcome.