Red Bull’s dominance in the 2022 Formula 1 season has been challenged by the rise of McLaren and Mercedes, with team boss Christian Horner citing the front wing design as the key to their rivals’ success. Exploring the technical details behind these developments could provide insights into the ongoing battle for the top spot in F1.
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As the 2024 Formula 1 season reaches its climax, the intense battles between team-mates are proving to be just as crucial as the outer-team rivalries. From Red Bull’s Verstappen vs Perez to McLaren’s Norris vs Piastri, these intra-team battles will shape the remainder of the season.
Red Bull’s motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has expressed concern over the team’s performance gap after the Dutch Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen was powerless to stop Lando Norris from passing him. The alarming trend raises questions about Verstappen’s 70-point championship lead and whether McLaren’s dominance can be replicated over the remaining nine races.
Red Bull’s Christian Horner has acknowledged that his team needs to address its current form slump to maintain its lead in the Formula 1 constructors’ championship. The reigning champions hold a 30-point advantage over their closest rivals, but Horner has admitted that they must find ways to improve their performance to ward off the challenge from a resurgent McLaren team.
Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has expressed concerns that something has ‘gone wrong’ with Red Bull’s development of their 2023 car, leading to balance issues that have hindered their performance in recent races. The Dutch driver is keen to get to the bottom of their issues as they look to bounce back at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
In a thrilling turn of events at the Dutch Grand Prix, Lando Norris’s bold decision to push for the fastest lap on the final lap has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 paddock. The young Brit’s move not only secured an additional point but also reignited his title hopes, closing the gap on championship leader Max Verstappen by eight points.
Red Bull’s motorsport advisor Helmut Marko expressed concerns about Max Verstappen’s chances of securing a fourth straight Formula 1 world title after Lando Norris’s impressive 23-second win at the Dutch Grand Prix. Marko praised Norris’s speed and revealed that Red Bull must bring new developments to every race to reclaim their winning form, which has been elusive since the Spanish GP in late June.
In a rare and honest interview, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff shares insights into his long-standing relationship with Red Bull’s Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen, including his attempts to sign the Dutchman and the challenges they have faced. Wolff’s candid comments offer a glimpse into the high-stakes rivalry between the two top teams in F1.
Mercedes has confirmed that it will continue to run its new floor design for the rest of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix weekend, after initially introducing it in Belgium. The team’s upgrade program has transformed the W15 into a race-winning car, and they are confident the new floor is the right way forward despite initial teething issues.
Red Bull has confirmed that Sergio Perez will remain with the team, despite his recent struggles. The team’s focus is now on developing the 2024 car to improve performance for both drivers, with a particular emphasis on addressing the challenges posed by the current regulations and tyre interactions.