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Red Bull’s Struggle for Redemption: RB21 Upgrades Key to F1 Triple-Header Survival

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
March 31, 2025
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Red Bull’s Struggle for Redemption: RB21 Upgrades Key to F1 Triple-Header Survival

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230286 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull Racing: Struggling to Keep Up in the F1 Championship Chase

Red Bull Racing is facing a daunting task ahead as they gear up for the upcoming F1 triple-header, with the team’s top brass already conceding that they are in “damage limitation mode” until upgrades are introduced to their 2025 Formula 1 car.

Despite a lackluster start to the season with no wins in the first two races and Liam Lawson failing to score any points, Red Bull finds themselves with their lowest points total at this stage since 2020. However, the heroic efforts of Max Verstappen have kept the team in the hunt, with the Dutch driver currently sitting in second place in the Drivers’ Championship, just eight points adrift of leader Lando Norris.

Acknowledging the need for significant improvements to the RB21 to close the gap to front-runners McLaren, Red Bull’s advisor Helmut Marko emphasized the importance of minimizing point losses over the next three races in Japan, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia until upgrades are implemented.

Marko highlighted the challenges ahead, stating, “It is impossible to change a difficult car like the RB21 very quickly,” while expressing confidence in the team’s ability to turn things around with the developments in the pipeline. Red Bull’s team principal, Christian Horner, echoed this sentiment, hopeful that the initial upgrades would help bridge the gap to their rivals.

In a recent meeting with Max Verstappen, Red Bull aimed to reassure their star driver about the timeline for having a competitive car again. Marko revealed, “We were able to show Verstappen the general development direction of the race car and what specific improvements are being made,” as they strive to enhance the RB21’s performance and make its peak potential more accessible.

Moreover, Marko acknowledged the car’s narrow optimal operating range as a significant challenge, making it a tough machine to handle, even for experienced drivers like Sergio Perez. The team is working tirelessly to address these issues and improve the overall competitiveness of the RB21.

As Red Bull Racing braces for the demanding triple-header, the pressure is on to minimize the points gap and set the stage for a resurgence in the championship battle. Can they overcome their struggles and reignite their title challenge? Only time will tell in this high-stakes F1 season.

Stay tuned for more updates on Red Bull Racing’s quest for redemption in the F1 championship race.

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