While McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes have all unlocked significant performance gains through their recent upgrade packages, Red Bull Racing continues to grapple with a fundamental issue affecting the RB22.
Verstappen Highlights Aerodynamic Degradation
The core of the problem relates to feedback from Max Verstappen, who has pointed out that the car suffers from an aerodynamic degradation of performance after a certain number of laps. This characteristic has prevented the team from maximizing its race pace relative to its improving rivals.
Mekies Admits Complex Fix Required
Team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed during the Madrid round that resolving this balance issue will not be a straightforward process. However, the technical update submissions Red Bull has lodged with the FIA at both Monza and Madrid offer a clear indication of the specific development directions the team is pursuing to rectify the deficit.
