Red Bull’s hopes for a smooth ride in Canada seem to be hitting a curb (pun intended). The team’s struggles in Monaco, particularly with kerbs and bumpy tracks, have them bracing for a challenging Canadian Grand Prix.
Monaco Blues Linger:
- The bumpy Monte Carlo circuit exposed weaknesses in Red Bull’s RB20 chassis, with both Verstappen (P6) and Perez (crashing out in Q1) facing issues.
- Kerb riding, crucial on such tracks, proved a problem for the car.
Montreal’s Curveballs:
- The Montreal circuit, despite a recent resurfacing, might still be bumpy due to public road access. Verstappen expects this to hurt Red Bull’s performance.
- Similar bumpy or kerb-heavy tracks, especially street circuits, are likely to pose problems.
A Glimmer of Hope?
- Team boss Christian Horner remains optimistic, pointing to Red Bull’s past success in Montreal. He hopes lessons learned in Monaco can be applied.
- The resurfacing could be an equalizer, potentially affecting other teams as well.
The Simulator Says What?
- Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko revealed a key problem: the simulator’s virtual kerb-riding setups don’t translate to real-world performance. This is causing car instability on bumpy tracks.
Looking Ahead:
- Marko believes Red Bull can regain its dominance on smoother circuits like Barcelona, where the simulator correlation is more reliable.
Can Red Bull overcome their kerb woes and bounce back in Canada? Or will the bumpy road ahead lead to another setback?
