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Red Bull Plans Crucial RB21 Upgrades in Bid to Close Gap with McLaren

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 18, 2025
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Red Bull Plans Crucial RB21 Upgrades in Bid to Close Gap with McLaren

Pictured is Oracle Red Bull Racing’s RB21 - the new car for the 2025 Formula 1 season.. (Photograph by Vladimir Rys) // Vladimir Rys / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202502240458 // Usage for editorial use only //

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After a challenging start to the season in Melbourne, Red Bull Racing is gearing up to introduce significant upgrades to their RB21 model. The enhancements are expected to debut between the third and fifth races of the season as the team endeavors to narrow the gap with McLaren.

The inaugural race in Australia highlighted McLaren’s dominance over its competitors. Despite this, Max Verstappen, Red Bull’s reigning World Champion, showcased his prowess on the track. He was the sole driver who could keep pace with the McLaren duo at the head of the pack.

A tactical error by the McLaren drivers, which led to Oscar Piastri being relegated to the grass, provided Verstappen the opportunity to ascend to the second position. However, Verstappen failed to mount a prolonged assault on the eventual champion, Lando Norris.

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Helmut Marko, Senior Advisor at Red Bull, has identified the timeframe for the arrival of these much-anticipated upgrades. During a discussion with Sky Germany, he stated, “Around the third to fifth race, we hope to take an important step forward.” The 81-year-old also addressed questions about the nature of Red Bull’s current challenges, confirming that they were both mechanical and aerodynamic. He admitted, however, that these issues cannot be resolved swiftly.

Verstappen also acknowledged that Red Bull has a tough road ahead. He observed that his performance waned when his tyres began to overheat, an indication of where McLaren had the advantage. He conceded, “As soon as the tyres started to overheat, we had no chance. McLaren just took off. So, we still have a lot of work to do to fight for a win.”

Despite the challenges, Verstappen remained optimistic about his second-place finish, viewing it as an improvement from previous years. “I’m happy that we are second here. It’s basically one place better than we should have been. And it’s 18 more points than I had last year at this race,” he stated.

The team’s concerns are further compounded by an imminent hectic schedule, with the China Grand Prix this weekend followed by the first triple header in April. Red Bull’s team principal, Christian Horner, expressed uncertainty about setting expectations for the upcoming race in Shanghai, admitting that the track has historically not been their strongest.

However, Horner is looking forward to the China Grand Prix and the opportunity to understand the RB21’s limitations better. He anticipates a strong performance from McLaren but is intrigued to see how the dynamics will shift on the track.

As the season unfolds, Red Bull’s strategic moves and the RB21’s upgrades will be under close scrutiny. The team’s ability to adapt and overcome these initial setbacks will likely be a defining factor for their championship campaign.

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