Red Bull undergoes major transformation in Singapore, says Verstappen.
Max Verstappen perceives a significant renewal at Red Bull during the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix weekend. According to the Dutch driver, this shift could signal promising developments for the team. He emphasizes that this evolution has inspired Red Bull for upcoming races, asserting that the team is now heading in the right direction.
Verstappen’s mixed performances in Singapore.
On Friday, Verstappen finishes 15th in second practice, not in qualifying. His RB20 is difficult to exploit and he uses the run-off areas several times. He then takes second in qualifying and in the race, behind Lando Norris, limiting the points loss.
A historic turnaround for Red Bull?
With a 52-point lead over Norris and only six races left in the championship, Verstappen expressed his continuous desire to improve. “We always aim to do better. We will analyze thoroughly and I hope we will perform stronger in Austin and beyond,” he stated. When asked if this was Red Bull’s biggest turnaround of the F1 season, Verstappen responded, “It was a different direction that might inspire us for the future. A major change, but determining if it’s the biggest is still difficult.”
Future prospects for the F1 season.
Formula 1 pauses before the United States Grand Prix in Austin on 18–20 October 2024. Red Bull hopes to build on the progress found in Singapore at a more conventional circuit. Verstappen shares that optimism while remaining cautious about street tracks such as Las Vegas.
“Street circuits will probably be more challenging for us, while more conventional circuits will be somewhat easier. We are generally satisfied, but there is still much work to be done. We are aware of this and hope to boost our performances moving forward,” he concluded.
Heading to the United States Grand Prix.
Red Bull and Verstappen are now preparing to capitalize on the adjustments made in Singapore to tackle upcoming challenges, especially on varied circuits. The team aims to strengthen its position and maximize its chances of success in the remaining races of the season, with a keen eye on performances in Austin and beyond.
