Red Bull Racing Sends Resources to Save 2024 Season for Verstappen and Pérez
According to reports from Formu1a.uno, Red Bull Racing has made a bold decision to salvage the 2024 season for drivers Sergio Pérez and Max Verstappen. The team from Milton Keynes is redirecting resources originally planned for 2025 towards addressing issues stemming from the development missteps of the RB20.
The team’s focus is on rectifying a stability problem in the rear of the RB20, which has been causing significant handling issues. This adjustment is crucial to ensure that the upcoming RB21 does not inherit the same technical difficulties. The technicians, under the guidance of Pierre Waché, are targeting the upcoming race in Austin as the stage to unveil the new development package, particularly with regards to the car’s aerodynamics.
Red Bull acknowledges the need to address these challenges promptly and is working diligently to find solutions. The decision to reallocate resources underscores their commitment to staying competitive for the remainder of the 2024 season.
In other F1 news, the recent Italian Grand Prix intensified the Drivers’ Championship battle, with Charles Leclerc clinching victory over Red Bull and McLaren. Ferrari, led by Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, displayed a strong performance, staying neck and neck with McLaren throughout the race. Additionally, Franco Colapinto impressed by making significant progress despite not scoring points.
Max Verstappen retains the lead in the championship with 303 points, but Lando Norris is closing in with 241 points. Charles Leclerc holds the third position with 217 points, followed by Oscar Piastri in fourth with 197 points. Carlos Sainz rounds up the top five with 184 points. The standings are as follows:
1. Max Verstappen – 303 points
2. Lando Norris – 241 points
3. Charles Leclerc – 217 points
4. Oscar Piastri – 197 points
5. Carlos Sainz – 184 points
The battle for the championship title continues to heat up as the top contenders strive for victory in the remaining races of the season.
