Red Bull has only emerged victorious in one race in the last three outings. Helmut Marko, Max Verstappen, and Christian Horner started the season with high aspirations to replicate their success in 2023. However, after eight races in 2024, the Austrian manufacturer is struggling to find the right setup for the RB20 and has suffered defeats in two of the last three Grand Prix stages. Reflecting on these disappointing performances, it has been stated that the Milton Keynes-based team cannot understand the underlying problem with the car.
In the 2023 season, Red Bull suffered only one defeat, which occurred in Singapore, a track known for its bumpy surface. The team successfully solved the problem and went on to win the remaining races. Unfortunately, in 2024, Red Bull’s inability to adapt to street circuits has proven to be their downfall, as they were defeated in Monaco.
Despite initially describing the race as dull after finishing in sixth place, Max Verstappen later admitted that there is a fundamental problem with the car. The Dutch driver believes that the RB20 is not suitable for street circuit races. This lack of adaptability has been the main reason why the team cannot win races this season. Verstappen also expresses that the team cannot understand the peculiar characteristics of the car and does not anticipate a solution in the near future.
Although he missed the chance to win the Monaco Grand Prix for the third time, the reigning champion remains loyal to the Red Bull team. Verstappen is under contract with the Austrian manufacturer until the end of 2028 and intends to fulfill his mandate with the team, despite rumors about his future.
En medio de estas especulaciones, Verstappen reafirmó su lealtad a Red Bull. El tricampeón enfatiza que valora la lealtad y espera lo mismo del equipo. Él aún explica que la perspectiva de terminar su carrera en Red Bull es altamente atractiva.
Sin embargo, si Red Bull no puede proporcionar un coche competitivo para futuras batallas por el campeonato, existe una fuerte posibilidad de que Verstappen considere cambiar de equipo y encontrar un nuevo hogar en la pista. Por lo tanto, el fabricante austriaco debe seguir presentándose a un alto nivel para evitar que personal clave se vaya y garantizar que Verstappen permanezca con el equipo.
