Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko anticipated his team would dominate the current season, but the resurgence of rivals like McLaren and Mercedes has made this challenging. Consequently, the 81-year-old stressed the urgent need for the summer break, particularly for Max Verstappen, who is not used to not winning races.
The Milton Keynes outfit went through its third race without bagging a victory, proving Christian Horner’s theory right that Red Bull is experiencing a phase of diminishing returns. While McLaren has consistently challenged the RB20 at the front in recent months, Mercedes has been the latest addition to the party, as it claimed two back-to-back victories in Austria and Silverstone.
In yesterday’s race at the Hungaroring, Red Bull’s performance faltered as Verstappen vented his frustrations over the radio, criticizing the car’s performance and blaming the team’s strategy for his P5 finish. Despite a significant upgrade to the RB20 in Budapest, it ended the race behind the two McLaren MCL38s of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, as well as Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes W15 and Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari SF24. The second Red Bull, driven by Sergio Perez, finished P7, trailing Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz.
For a team that triumphed in 21 out of 22 races last season and maintained its dominant form in the early races of 2024, enduring a string of winless races in recent weeks is a challenging shift, especially for Verstappen, who secured 19 of those victories.
Thus, Marko revealed that the team needed a break to sort things out internally. He also emphasized that despite Red Bull leading both championships, it can no longer afford “the small and easy mistakes”. He told ORF:
“We urgently need it [summer break].
“In the first three races we thought we were going to have a similar season to last year, but then suddenly there was the turnaround.
“Max is not used to that and we are also not used enough to the fact that you have to fight hard with competitors. That’s something that makes it better for fans and journalists, of course, but we have to endure that situation and eventually master the situation.
“We’re still in the lead in both championships. There are still a lot of races, so we shouldn’t pretend that everything is lost. But we absolutely cannot afford the small and easy mistakes.”
Red Bull currently leads the Constructors’ Championship, holding a 51-point advantage over McLaren. Meanwhile, Verstappen tops the Drivers’ Standings with a 76-point lead over Norris.
News
Kane Brown completely melted hearts in Philadelphia when he brought out the most unexpected stars of the night—two little boys who stole the entire show! As the spotlight turned on them, the crowd went wild, and the moment they started singing “Heaven,” the arena was flooded with emotion
Kane Brown has a knack for creating unforgettable moments with his fans, and his concert in Philadelphia on February 21, 2019 at the SNHU Arena was no exception. Known for his deep connection with his audience, Kane made the night even more magical when he invited two…
Kenny Loggins’ surprise appearance during Blake Shelton’s “Footloose” performance at the CMA Awards was a legendary moment! Shelton’s version of the song was already a big hit at the time, and having Loggins—the original artist—come out mid-performance must have been such a nostalgic and exciting surprise for the crowd.
Singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins shot to superstardom when the 1984 movie Footloose was released. He sang two songs on the film’s soundtrack, “I’m Free” and the iconic tune “Footloose.” “Footloose” was co-written written by Loggins and Dean Pitchford and released by Loggins in…
Kane Brown is known for being down-to-earth and connecting with his fans, and bringing a 6-year-old fan like Taya on stage to sing “What Ifs” must have been an unforgettable experience for both her and the crowd. “What Ifs” is one of his biggest hits, and sharing that spotlight with a young fan shows his appreciation for those who love his music.
Country superstar Kane Brown made waves at the North Dakota State Fair on Saturday (July 31) when he pulled a… Kane Brown singing with young fan Country superstar Kane Brown made waves at the North Dakota State Fair on Saturday (July 31)…
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have such great chemistry, both as a couple and as duet partners, so when Gwen joined Blake on stage to sing their duet, it was probably an unforgettable performance. The fact that Gwen said, “I’ve never done this before!” adds an extra layer of excitement—whether it’s because she was performing that song live for the first time or stepping onto a new stage with Blake.
Gwen Stefani surprised concertgoers in St. Paul, Minnesota on Friday during Blake Shelton’s concert after joining him on stage for an electrifying performance. The couple – who have been dating for a little over ten months – sang their duet,…
Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina set the stage on fire at the ACM Awards with their sizzling duet of ‘What Ifs.’ Their chemistry was off the charts, leaving the audience breathless and craving more!
Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina have been lifelong friends since their days singing in the choir back in middle school. And while the two hitmakers also have significant others in their lives, the twosome certainly turned up the heat during their ACM Awards…
Miranda Lambert thrilled concertgoers with a surprise duet alongside country music legend Reba McEntire. The unexpected performance left fans buzzing as the two powerhouse singers joined forces on stage, delivering a captivating rendition of a beloved country classic.
Miranda Lambert brought out Reba McEntire during a recent concert, and fans couldn’t believe their eyes–or ears. The fun surprise took place shortly before the “Actin’ Up” songstress wrapped up her set at Stagecoach over the weekend. During the end of her performance,…
End of content
No more pages to load
