The Canada GP is on, and teams are revving for a favorable outcome. Mercedes is confident about a turnaround. The team landed in Canada with a few upgrades and setup tweaks. Further, the two rain-affected FP sessions have showcased positive signs.
However, Red Bull, which has lost two of the last three races, is in a puddle. The team is seeking answers after the Monaco slump. Moreover, Verstappen was unhappy with the practice sessions in Canada. Thus, James Allison has explained the RBR problem ahead of the Sunday race.
James Allison: Red Bull’s Upgrade Is A Step Backward
Mercedes has almost lost its ‘elite-team status’ as a result of its recent slide. Furthermore, the team is dealing with performance concerns since its W15 project seems beyond repair. Lewis Hamilton’s probable Ferrari transfer would exacerbate their misery. Hamilton will be in his final season with the Silver Arrows in 2024 and wants to go out on top. However, this season is the worst for him since his debut, as technological issues plague the technical staff.
On the contrary, Red Bull is the best team, having won three consecutive world championships. The Austrian squad has the quickest vehicle on the field and leads the points table. However, the 2024 season has been nothing short of a disaster, with issues and internal dissension plaguing the club. Furthermore, as opposing teams have inched closer, this has impacted their track performance. As a result, the technical team is rolling its sleeves to go all in. RBR is trying to fix the fundamental issues and improve further in the forthcoming weekends.
Despite the team’s fortunes being in dichotomy, the two have had several verbal exchanges. However, this time, Mercedes’ technical head, James Allison, has pointed out a flaw in RBR’s upgrades. During the team principal press conference, Allison suggested that Red Bull’s Imola upgrade might be the reason for their poor performance. Further, he explained that the upgrade would be useful as soon as the team gets cornering speed. However, until then, it seems like a ‘downgrade.’ Moreover, his claims might have some volume as Verstappen struggled again during FP1 & FP2. Thus, the technical team would have many questions to answer before the Saturday qualifying.
Red Bull’s Senior Members Ready To Revv For Redemption
Helmut Marko and Christian Horner have teamed up to address the persistent issues. During a discussion with Krone at Helmut, Marko was questioned about the internal instability and his connection with Horner. The senior advisor responded decisively, indicating that both parties had declared a truce.
He believed the squad was more likely to win the championship. Furthermore, he acknowledged that the opponents had become closer but remained optimistic about the following weekend. Teams, including Ferrari and McLaren, are learning from RBR’s errors. Furthermore, they are uniting to form a strong competitor for the World Championship. As a result, if Red Bull was to maintain its dominance, it had to put personal grudges aside.