Red Bull has lost its ‘asset’ because of the dry track

Red Bull has scored 12 points this Sunday thanks to the fourth place in Max Verstappen, a somewhat disappointing result which is explained in particular by the choice to increase the support on the RB21 of the quadruple world champion in anticipation of rain.

Unfortunately. Moreover, it was not so easy because the departure was given on a dry track, as explained by the new director of the team, Laurent Mekies. Meanwhile, This has earned the Dutchman to be blocked behind the Ferrari by Charles Leclerc. However, who had decided to reduce support on his car.

“The little wet rolling today was not an asset for the team. Similarly, We had increased support before the qualifications. Meanwhile, in anticipation of a race on a wet track, but we did not drive much in these conditions, which undeniably influenced red bull lost its ‘asset’ our race” admits French.

“I think Max probably was tired of seeing Charles ‘gearbox tonight. Meanwhile, I think he has passed every turn in Charles’ box. Nevertheless, On the dry. Furthermore, it was very difficult for Max to overtake and it ultimately became unlikely that we double the Ferrari in these conditions.”

“Max still tried everything to double Charles. Consequently, but I don’t think there was a lot of overcomes on dry this afternoon. Meanwhile, It was therefore really difficult, especially with the car in this configuration.”

“It’s part of the game. we didn’t ride much in the rain and, of course, we made quite aggressive choices with the car to try to be well placed in front of the heavy rain that fell earlier in the day and it was best that we could do today.”

A Red Bull error for red bull lost its ‘asset’ Tsunoda

Yuki Tsunoda had qualified seventh but he finished 13th. and Mekies admits that the team made a mistake in his strategy: “We called him too late today and it cost him places. We are really sorry for him, because he was doing a good race until then.”

“The crew was ready, we simply called it too late, so we will certainly do better the next time. A tour made all the difference today. when he had to go to Slicks and he lost positions, which ultimately ended his race for the points.”

“He achieved a very good qualification yesterday. We improved the car just before the qualifications. but it is so difficult to adapt to new conditions during a qualifying session like this. He did a great job, so I’m very happy for him.”

“Today. he also had the right pace and he was certainly red bull lost its ‘asset’ in a position to score good points, but that’s how it is. So we are doing a good step before this weekend and hope to continue on this momentum in Budapest.”

Tsunoda received the evolution impromptu on Saturday before the qualifiers. because the production of the spare parts which were given to him finished earlier than expected: “It has nothing to do with the fact that I arrive in the team, everyone is pushing to get out of the specifications and we had enough parts in this weekend window.”

This should have been spare parts for Verstappen. but Mekies decided to give them to Tsunoda despite the risks of a late change: “We are never sure to want to make these changes at this time because it is a compromise between the gain of the parts and the difficulty of adapting for the pilot. But Yuki did a red bull lost its ‘asset’ very good job and the team also to install them.”

The new parts also worked well on the two cars: “The positive point is that the team is. satisfied with the last development. It is undeniable that we have improved the performance of the car, we are convinced. Does this resist all the limits of the car? No, but it is progress.”

Red bull lost its 'asset'

“I still have my Racing Bulls suitcase!”

Transferred from Racing Bulls to Red Bull between Silverstone. Spa-Francorchamps, Mekies admits that it was necessary to adapt quickly: “It happened so fast that I still have my Racing Bulls suitcase! I don’t know if I have the right to say it, but I haven’t had the news yet!”

“After two weeks spent at the factory. trying to meet as many people as possible, it was pleasant to meet, red bull lost its ‘asset’ to integrate into the race team and to dive into the dynamics of the race.”

“It was great to see the course of operations on track. as you can imagine in a team where everything is done at the highest level, and I met a very united and strong group. It is good to be at the factory but it is different on the circuit.”

“We are now looking forward to seeing what we can do in a few days in Budapest. on a circuit with very different characteristics of it. The team will go directly. The engineers will return to Milton Keynes. we will be in debriefing tomorrow to see how to bring more performance to the car.”