Helmut Marko has made it crystal clear: Red Bull is gearing up for a tough battle this F1 season, with McLaren emerging as the frontrunner following pre-season testing. Last week at the Bahrain International Circuit, Red Bull had a challenging three days. They ran into several issues with their RB21 car, which forced Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen to spend more time in the garage than on the track on Thursday and Friday, respectively.
In a bit of drama within the team, Daniel Ricciardo almost replaced Sergio Perez at Red Bull. A disappointing outing at the British Grand Prix dashed Ricciardo’s hopes, as unveiled in the latest season of Drive to Survive. Perez was struggling with his form as the 2024 summer break loomed, which had many speculating that Ricciardo could step in should Red Bull decide to part ways with the Mexican driver.
But that’s not all – the F1 scene is buzzing with another development as the FIA takes a closer look at the rear wings. Teams will be under increased scrutiny during the season opener at the Australian Grand Prix later this month. This action follows concerns that were flagged during the pre-season testing in Bahrain, sparking a new wave of controversy just as the season is about to kick off.
