After the problems with the cars of Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon during the first GP of the season, the Red Bull fans had high expectations for the second GP in Austria. However, these high expectations were largely suppressed this weekend by the phenomenal Mercedes. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko did not expect the strong performance of Mercedes.
At the start of the race Verstappen seemed to be able to keep up nicely: "But that was because it was ten degrees warmer then" says Marko opposite Kleine Zeitung. "We really didn't stand a chance in this second race. Verstappen couldn't keep a second place."
Unexpected disappointment
In addition to the striking speed of Mercedes, there were other unexpected disappointments for Red Bull. "Oddly enough, we've lost the advantage we've always had at high altitudes." And the Austrian can't immediately point out what that means: "That could be because Honda is using a new turbo. But we can only estimate that after Hungary. All in all, the start of the season took us by surprise".
Looks like one team did their homework while the other talked smack...you can bet Honda is embarrassed and scrambling for answers..let alone Christian and Helmut breathing down their necks.
Yes, catching up to do.....On their own track after many protests, and much talk over the weekend Red Bull received karma and in the end a far slower car.....
Apart from being quicker in a straight line because of a more powerful engine, the Mercedes cars are also quicker at high speed corners. Red Bull always has very good aerodynamics package so the advantage must be coming from the DAS! To be competitive, Red Bull will have to come up with something similar soon.
"That could be because Honda is using a new turbo. But we can only estimate that after Hungary. All in all, the start of the season took us by surprise".
Keep dreaming Chief.
Maybe we can try the old Turbo at Hungary? What do you think?
"Oddly enough, we've lost the advantage we've always had at high altitudes."
Hmmmnnn!
You only realizing that now, Chief?
Marko still astonished: No chance?
Since when?
Well well well.
The story is changing after the debrief.
1. The story before the race was that Red Bull have opportunities to attack this year.
2. The story after the race was that Red bull will challenge in Hungary, despite evidence to the contrary in Austria.
3. The story after the debrief is astonishment at Mercedes pace.
I am not a motorsport advisor for a top F1 team, but I could have told him that after the first race.
Really, Red Bull can win in Hungary?
Its only days to Friday.
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