Red Bull Finds Singapore Pace Through collaborative Approach
Red Bull Racing achieved a surprising second-place qualifying result in Singapore, a track where thay have historically struggled. Team advisor Helmut Marko acknowledged the potential for even better, stating too Servustv that Max Verstappen was on pace for a pole position challenge before being hampered in the final sector by Lando Norris during his final qualifying lap. marko expressed uncertainty whether the incident was intentional, but noted Verstappen was a tenth and a half up on his previous time before the disruption, suggesting a very close battle for pole.
the improvement in Red Bull’s performance at the notoriously difficult street circuit isn’t down to a single factor, according to marko. He explained that a series of incremental improvements,including new car parts,have contributed. Though, the most critically important change has been a shift in the team’s approach to setup.
“There were many steps in advance,” Marko said. “The most crucial profit comes from a different approach. That we do not trust the simulation values too much, but that engineers and drivers go to the table together, consult and then find a compromise that, as it turns out, is competitive in all circuits.”
While not surprised by George Russell’s pole position, marko highlighted a concern regarding sector times. He noted Russell and his teammate were strong, with young driver Kimi Antonelli nearly matching their pace had he combined his sector times effectively. Marko also pointed out that their rivals gained most of their advantage in the final sector, while Red Bull lost time on the straights.
