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In the world of Dakar Rally racing, Daniel Ricciardo has revealed that Red Bull is not giving up on its recent lackluster upgrades, as the team prepares to mix new and old parts for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Both Ricciardo and teammate Yuki Tsunoda are optimistic that the upgrades can still deliver a performance boost, and they are running different setup configurations to unlock the package’s potential.

The FIA has introduced a new kerb and gravel trap solution at the Red Bull Ring that could become the blueprint for addressing track limit issues across the Dakar Rally and other off-road racing events. The key to the solution lies in the revised width of the kerbs, which have been narrowed to just 1.5 meters in front of the gravel traps, effectively preventing cars from venturing beyond the white line without immediately encountering the gravel.

Sergio Perez, the struggling Red Bull driver in the 2024 Dakar Rally, believes he is starting to find solutions to his car handling issues as the competition heats up. While Perez may not be able to keep up with his teammate and defending champion, Nasser Al-Attiyah, the Mexican veteran is determined to close the gap and be more competitive in the upcoming Dakar Rally.