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Red Bull’s Desperate Gamble to Bridge “Depressing” Gap to Dominant McLaren at Imola

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
May 10, 2025
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Red Bull’s Desperate Gamble to Bridge “Depressing” Gap to Dominant McLaren at Imola

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 04: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 and Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes battle for track position on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505050364 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull Racing Struggles to Close the Gap with McLaren in F1 Championship Battle

Red Bull Racing is in a fierce battle to catch up with McLaren in the ongoing Formula 1 season, with the team feeling the pressure to bridge the significant gap between them. Despite bringing upgrades to its RB21 car for the upcoming Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, doubts linger within the team about whether these enhancements will be enough to challenge the dominant McLaren squad.

The season has been a tough one for Red Bull so far, with only one victory by Max Verstappen at Suzuka. In contrast, McLaren has been dominating the races, currently holding a substantial 141-point lead over Red Bull in the Constructors’ standings. The recent Miami Grand Prix showcased some progress for Red Bull, with Verstappen securing a mesmerizing pole position. However, McLaren’s superior race pace ultimately proved too much, with Oscar Piastri finishing nearly 40 seconds ahead of Verstappen in fourth place.

Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s advisor, expressed his disappointment after the Miami race, emphasizing the team’s struggles to keep up with McLaren. Marko highlighted the stark performance difference, stating, “The main conclusion is we are too slow. We saw the real speed for the first time.”

Red Bull has been actively making changes to the RB21 throughout the season, introducing tweaks to the engine cover and bringing new floor components in Miami. The team sees the upcoming upgrades for the Imola race as crucial, with hopes that these modifications will give them the competitive edge needed to challenge McLaren.

Marko acknowledged the challenges ahead, mentioning, “It has to [be enough to work], but such a big step is difficult to catch up.” He also commended McLaren’s car, calling it “an incredible car, very powerful in its complexity.”

The team’s best chance to narrow the gap with McLaren lies in races where the circuit layout favors the RB21 or in cooler temperatures. With the forecast for an average of 21 degrees in Imola, Red Bull is optimistic that the new upgrades, coupled with favorable weather conditions, could work in their favor.

As the championship battle intensifies, Red Bull Racing faces a critical juncture in their quest to challenge McLaren’s dominance. All eyes will be on the team as they aim to close the gap and reassert themselves at the forefront of Formula 1.

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