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Red Bull Meltdown in Monaco: Marko’s Shocking Revelation Leaves Fans Reeling

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
May 25, 2025
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Red Bull Meltdown in Monaco: Marko’s Shocking Revelation Leaves Fans Reeling

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 24: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 24, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505240183 // Usage for editorial use only //

Monaco Grand Prix Shocker: Red Bull Vanishes from Top Spots in Qualifying

In a surprising turn of events at the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session, Red Bull Racing found themselves struggling to keep up with the competition, leaving team principal Helmut Marko scratching his head in disbelief. With Max Verstappen securing the 4th spot on the grid and Yuki Tsunoda settling for 12th, the team faced a significant setback in their quest for pole position glory.

The gap of seven-tenths of a second in qualifying times came as a shock to the Red Bull camp, especially with Verstappen behind the wheel. Despite his remarkable skills, even the “Super Max” couldn’t salvage a top spot for the team in Monte Carlo. Following a stellar performance at Imola, the Red Bull RB21 seemed lackluster and uncooperative on the tight streets of Monaco, leaving Verstappen struggling for grip and pace throughout the weekend.

Helmut Marko expressed his bewilderment at the team’s sudden drop in performance, stating, “We don’t know exactly why these performances are happening. We simply didn’t have the necessary grip at the crucial moment. The car started sliding more and more, especially in the final sector.” The team had high hopes for a front-row start or at least a third-place grid slot after the final practice session, but the reality of the gap in performance was undeniable.

The day wasn’t any kinder to Yuki Tsunoda, who failed to make it into Q3 and will start from the 12th position on the grid. Marko defended the Japanese driver, attributing his struggles to the lack of updates on his car following the incident in Imola. With limited time between races, the team had to prioritize Verstappen’s car, leaving Tsunoda with an older setup that compromised his performance in Monaco.

As the Monaco Grand Prix looms ahead, Red Bull finds themselves in a precarious position, needing a stroke of luck and a heroic effort from Verstappen to challenge for victory. With the formidable competition at the front, including the dominant Mercedes duo, Red Bull’s hopes for a triumphant weekend in Monaco seem to be fading fast.

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