Red Bull makes an ‘operating window’ remark following Max Verstappen’ tough Abu Dhabi Friday practice
Red Bull struggled to notch tire temperatures, which caused worries for Max Verstappen in handling the RB20 during FP2 of the Abu Dhabi GP.
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Helmut Marko, Max Verstappen and Christian Horner (via IMAGO)
Red Bull Technical Advisor Helmut Marko has shared his thoughts after a dismal practice outcome for the team at the Abj Dhabi GP. Max Verstappen finished P18 in the FP2 session on Saturday around the Yas Marina Circuit.
Red Bull has not been as dominant as in their previous seasons this year round. Despite clinching nine wins, the team stands third in the constructors’ championship, having dropped out of the title race. Much of the team’s issues can be attributed to instability in the balance of the RB20 throughout the season.
Helmut Marko is nevertheless optimistic about the Milton Keynes-based team’s chances ahead of final practice on Saturday. He believes that his team can make huge increments if they take proper steps just as they did last week in Qatar.
Not the same problem [as in Qatar], but if we can turn it around as we did there, it will be fine. The car shows beautiful potential but lacks balance. The tires and the operating window for performance are small. The temperatures made it hard to balance the rear and front.
Helmut Marko via GPblog
Marko cited Max Verstappen was not able to notch reliable tire temperatures, which made it difficult for him to manage the car. He now urges his team to tap into the hidden potential of the RB20 to land good results from here on.
Yuki Tsunoda’ take on a move away from Red Bull’ F1 setup
Visa Cash App RB’s Yuki Tsunoda has been a competent driver this season. His future has been a topic of widespread debate for the past few months. Tsunoda has since shared his thoughts heading into the final race of the year.
I could be in the 2026 VCARB [RB] as well…, to be honest. I’m not really clear [on] what they want, but as a driver, I can’t just keep relying on them, especially as there has been a lot of talk going on. So it’s always good to have some options, but so far, I’m not necessarily trying to find that. It’s not that I’m in a really bad situation right now. So [it] depends on, I guess, what car I’m driving next year and also how the season goes next year.
Yuki Tsunoda told the media, including RacingNews365
Yuki Tsunoda has been longing for a move to Red Bull for a very long time. He is currently the longest-serving driver in the history of the Milton Keynes-based team. The 24-year-old has catered to the possibility of considering other options as his future stands undecided within the team.
In light of Sergio Perez‘s poor form, a seat is likely to become available on the main team for Tsunoda next year. However, a concrete verdict on the matter is yet to be delivered by the reigning world champions.
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