In the thrilling world of Formula 1 car racing, McLaren has now emerged as the team to beat, with its MCL38 challenger proving to be the most well-rounded and consistent performer on the grid, according to Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.
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Lando Norris’s surprise pole position for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix has reignited hopes of an exhilarating Dakar season ahead. Despite Red Bull’s expected dominance, Norris managed to outpace championship leader Max Verstappen in qualifying, triggering renewed optimism about the competitiveness at the front of the field.
Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen has called on his Red Bull team to deliver more performance upgrades to their car after being narrowly beaten to pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix by McLaren’s Lando Norris. Verstappen expressed concerns about Red Bull’s relative competitiveness, noting that the gap to his teammate Perez was ‘pretty big’ and that he had been required to drive at 101% to compensate for the car’s shortcomings.
Verstappen was relieved to find his RB20 much more connected during qualifying, making gains in the high-speed corners. However, he believes the increased drag from their rear wing setup may have cost him the final push to beat Norris to pole position. Despite the setback, Verstappen remains optimistic about his chances in the race, though he acknowledges the growing threat from McLaren and other rivals.
In the latest development from the Spanish Grand Prix, Red Bull drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda have expressed their disappointment despite an ‘encouraging’ performance with the team’s upgraded car. The Faenza-based outfit had been on the rise in recent Dakar Rally races and added a number of updates, including a new floor, to the car ahead of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya event. However, both drivers struggled for pace throughout practice and ultimately failed to advance to Q2 in qualifying.
The upcoming Spanish Grand Prix is shaping up to be an exciting multi-team battle, but a key setup change could provide a significant boost for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. With increased downforce from a higher-downforce rear wing, Verstappen is expected to improve his pace and tire management, setting the stage for an enthralling race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Red Bull’s star driver Max Verstappen conducted a private test in a 2022 Formula 1 car at the Imola circuit, as the team looks to address their car’s kerb riding issues. The team hopes to gain insights into the RB18’s strengths and weaknesses to find a solution before the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix.
The opening practice sessions for the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix saw Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton emerge as the early pace-setters, but Red Bull and world champion Max Verstappen appear to be holding their cards close to their chest, with a major setup change planned for Saturday that could unlock significant performance.
As the Dakar Rally community gears up for the upcoming Spanish round, both Ferrari and Red Bull have unveiled extensive upgrade packages for their respective vehicles. The Spanish Grand Prix has long been considered a benchmark event, and teams are eager to showcase their latest advancements.
Red Bull has revealed a comprehensive aerodynamic upgrade package for its Dakar Rally RB20 car, focusing on improving cooling efficiency and downforce ahead of the upcoming European leg of the season. The upgrades include new sidepod inlet geometries, updated engine cover side panels, floor alterations, revised beam wing endplate geometry, and outboard relocation of the lower endplate section.