BREAKING: Huge problem for F1 team As Red Bull’s Star Unveils

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Red Bull Faces Mounting Challenges Following Spanish Grand Prix Setbacks

Red Bull Racing is confronting a series of escalating issues after a tumultuous Spanish Grand Prix weekend that has intensified scrutiny on the team’s performance and strategic decisions.

The most notable incident involved Max Verstappen, who collided with Mercedes’ George Russell during a late-race battle. The FIA deemed Verstappen at fault, imposing a 10-second penalty and adding three penalty points to his Super Licence, bringing his total to 11—just one point shy of an automatic race ban. Verstappen later acknowledged the move was “not right and shouldn’t have happened,” attributing it to frustration over race conditions and strategy .

Compounding the team’s woes, Red Bull faced significant handling issues during practice sessions, reminiscent of previous struggles at the Imola circuit. Both Verstappen and teammate Sergio Perez grappled with the RB20’s performance, with Verstappen managing only the fifth-fastest time and Perez finishing 13th. The team worked overnight to address these challenges, aiming to remain competitive against rivals like McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari .

Strategic errors further hampered Red Bull’s performance. A miscalculation during a safety car period led to Verstappen being fitted with hard tires, while competitors opted for softs. This decision left Verstappen vulnerable, resulting in a loss of positions and contributing to the collision with Russell .

The culmination of these incidents has raised concerns about Red Bull’s current trajectory. With Verstappen on the brink of a race ban and the team’s performance under scrutiny, Red Bull faces mounting pressure to rectify its issues ahead of the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix.