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Red Bull’s Desperate Race Against McLaren: Uncovering Thermal Secrets & Tyre Tricks in F1

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
May 9, 2025
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Red Bull’s Desperate Race Against McLaren: Uncovering Thermal Secrets & Tyre Tricks in F1

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 04: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505050203 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull Racing Faces Uphill Battle Against McLaren’s Dominance in F1 2025

Red Bull Racing finds themselves in a fierce battle to catch up with McLaren’s supremacy in Formula 1 2025, as the season unfolds with undeniable struggles for the Red Bull team. While Max Verstappen continues to showcase brilliance in qualifying sessions, it is during the full race distances that McLaren’s superiority becomes evident, leaving Red Bull scrambling for answers.

The 2025 Formula 1 season has exposed a troubling trend for Red Bull – their inability to keep up with McLaren when it comes to tire wear. Despite securing pole positions in Bahrain, Jeddah, and Miami, Verstappen consistently falls behind during races, especially as tire degradation kicks in. This disparity is magnified by the fact that Red Bull’s qualifying advantage diminishes as tire temperatures rise, putting them at a significant disadvantage against McLaren’s consistent performance in preserving tires throughout races.

McLaren’s Team Principal, Andrea Stella, attributes their success to the MCL39’s superior tire preservation over long stints, even if it poses challenges in single-lap speed. Stella emphasized that McLaren’s advantage is the result of meticulous engineering work, allowing them to excel in race conditions.

The recent races in Bahrain and Miami have highlighted McLaren’s dominance over Red Bull, with Red Bull Team Advisor, Helmut Marko, expressing frustration at the nearly one-second per lap advantage McLaren holds in hot conditions. Speculations surrounding McLaren’s innovative brake cooling system, aimed at maintaining tire temperatures by preventing heat transfer, have only added to Red Bull’s woes.

Despite post-race scrutiny by the FIA on McLaren’s brakes, the intrigue lingers, leaving Red Bull to grapple with finding solutions to bridge the performance gap. While the budget cap and impending 2026 regulations pose challenges for Red Bull, both Stella and Red Bull’s Christian Horner believe that the lessons learned in the current season could shape the future of car designs in Formula 1.

As Red Bull seeks to address their tire degradation issues and close the performance gap with McLaren, the structural balance of power in Formula 1 hangs in the balance. Will Red Bull find a way to turn the tide against McLaren’s dominance, or is McLaren’s lead poised to become a long-term shift in the dynamics of Formula 1 racing?

Andrea Stella’s insights shed light on McLaren’s strategic advantage in tire management, showcasing the team’s ability to excel in race conditions where tire preservation is crucial. McLaren’s innovative brake cooling system has been a game-changer, allowing them to maintain optimal tire performance throughout races.

While Red Bull faces challenges in solving their tire degradation issues within the constraints of the current season, the battle between Red Bull and McLaren intensifies, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown in the world of Formula 1.

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