Sergio Perez is facing a crisis of confidence in his Red Bull car, mirroring his struggles from last year. The Mexican driver’s performance has been lagging behind teammate Max Verstappen, and he believes he has discovered the root cause of his car handling issues. As the F1 season reaches its mid-point, Perez knows he needs to up his game quickly to keep Red Bull competitive.
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With Daniel Ricciardo’s future at Red Bull uncertain, the team’s advisor Helmut Marko has dropped a hint that Liam Lawson could be in line to replace the veteran driver in 2025. This move would be driven by Red Bull’s shareholders’ desire to integrate young talent into the lineup.
Red Bull has conceded that eradicating the kerb-riding weakness in their 2024 Formula 1 car won’t be an easy feat, despite their current dominance. The Austrian outfit faces a challenging task in addressing this long-standing issue, which has been exposed as the competition has closed in. With circuits like Hungary and Austria coming up, Red Bull must work hard to overcome this performance limitation and maintain their lead in the championship.
The 2023 Formula 1 season continues to defy expectations, with another thrilling race in Spain that sets the stage for competitive battles on every circuit. As the Sprint format returns in Spielberg, fans can look forward to even more exciting racing action.
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has quashed rumors of talks with Max Verstappen over a potential switch to the team in 2025, stating that their focus remains on improving their car’s pace. With the Formula 1 standings still tightly contested, Mercedes’ efforts to close the gap with Red Bull and McLaren will be crucial in the coming races.
Max Verstappen has revealed that Red Bull is no longer holding an advantage over its Formula 1 rivals when it comes to tyre degradation at the end of racing stints. The Dutchman admitted that the team struggled to maintain optimum pace due to this issue during the Spanish Grand Prix, where he was fortunate to secure victory. Verstappen emphasized the need for Red Bull to regain their competitive edge and focus on unlocking more performance to stay ahead of their rivals.
The Formula 1 paddock is buzzing with excitement as the field continues to close up, challenging Red Bull’s dominance. While Max Verstappen took home another win at the Spanish Grand Prix, McLaren and Lando Norris pushed him hard, finishing just 2.2 seconds behind. Discover the top 10 takeaways from this thrilling race.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has downplayed the significance of Lewis Hamilton’s 15-second deficit to Red Bull and McLaren at the Spanish Grand Prix, suggesting the team’s potential is not fully reflected in the final result. Wolff believes Mercedes can bridge the gap and fight for victories if they can make further improvements.
Lewis Hamilton is confident that the Mercedes F1 team is making progress in closing the gap to their rivals, Red Bull and McLaren. The seven-time champion is optimistic about the team’s recent strides, including a podium finish in the Spanish Grand Prix, but acknowledges that more updates are needed to compete at the front consistently.
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz believes that McLaren has the best package in Formula 1, outperforming even Red Bull in terms of consistency. This assessment comes after Lando Norris’s impressive performance at the Spanish Grand Prix, where he narrowly missed out on victory to Max Verstappen.