Red Bull lost in both practice sessions. Among other things, a bad rear wing is to blame.
Max Verstappen finished 17th in the second practice session. He set his fastest lap on the middle cement. He made a mistake in the qualifying simulation and the next attempt was stopped by red flags when Alex Albon stopped on track. Red Bull will also drive with lower engine power.
However, it loses on the straight lines. According to Autosport, it does about 7 km/h on McLaren and Mercedes.
According to Auto Motor und Sport, Red Bull has a rear wing with too much traction in Las Vegas. “They must fly in a flatter version from England before tomorrow morning,” wrote the German website.
Autosport confirms this version, but there is no different rear wing on the track. Helmut Marko confirmed this directly for the UK website.
“We don’t have a different rear wing, a smaller rear wing that we see on our competitors. It would definitely be more useful,” said Marko. When asked directly if there was any chance of them flying in from Milton Keynes with a different rear wing, Marko replied “no”.
“Some of the bikes were competitive, but then the rear tires started to disappear. There were flashes of speed. We just need to find consistency. We need a better balance. We can improve for one lap, but on the long track tire wear is a problem at the moment.”
However, Marko wasn’t completely pessimistic about the rest of the weekend. “Tomorrow is another day. We have seen it many times before. Some are faster on Friday or Thursday, but that doesn’t mean they are fast in the race… But we will definitely make a smart move.”
“It’s slippery and I think we struggled to get the tires to work, especially over one lap,” said Verstappen.
“The longer distance started off a bit more competitive, but even there I think we need to fine tune a few things. But we lose a lot in the speed of one lap.”
“Of course, the conditions here are very special and it is very cold here. But at the end of the day it’s the same for everyone, so we have to try to understand what we’re doing wrong now.”
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How much will the Vegas track layout, with its 14 corners and three long straights, magnify the strategic implications of Red Bull’s perceived car disadvantage?
## World Today News Interview: Red Bull’s Vegas Woes
**Introduction**
Welcome everyone to World Today News. Tonight, we’re diving deep into the surprising struggles faced by Red Bull in the Las Vegas Grand Prix practice sessions. Joining us are two experts, F1 journalist [Guest 1 Name] and former F1 strategist [Guest 2 Name], to dissect the situation and explore what this means for the team’s weekend.
**Section 1: Identifying the Problem**
* [Guest 1 Name], the article mentions Red Bull suffering from a ”bad rear wing” and loss of straight-line speed. Can you elaborate on what these problems specifically entail and how they’re manifesting on the track?
* [Guest 2 Name], given your experience with strategy, how much of a disadvantage is this 7 km/h deficit on the straights? How does this impact Red Bull’s ability to overtake and defend their positions?
**Section 2: The Rear Wing Dilemma**
* Helmut Marko confirmed that Red Bull won’t receive a replacement rear wing from Milton Keynes before the race weekend. How crucial is a revised rear wing design to Red Bull’s performance, and what are the implications of not having it?
* What are the potential trade-offs Red Bull might face by sticking with the current wing? Could they find a setup that compensates for the lack of downforce, even if it compromises other aspects of performance?
**Section 3: Verstappen’s Perspective and Team Optimism**
* [Guest 1 Name], Max Verstappen expressed concerns about tire wear, particularly on longer runs. How significant is this issue for Red Bull, and could they be facing a fundamental setup problem that is harder to resolve?
* Despite the challenges, Helmut Marko maintains optimism for the rest of the weekend. [Guest 2 Name], what factors could contribute to a Red Bull resurgence in qualifying and the race? How realistic are their chances of catching up to the leading teams?
**Section 4: Looking Ahead**
* How do these practice session struggles impact Red Bull’s championship aspirations? Could this be a turning point in the season, or is it a blip that they can recover from?
* What should Red Bull fans expect from the team this weekend? Are we likely to see a fightback, or is a difficult race weekend on the cards?
**Conclusion**
Thank you, [Guest 1 Name] and [Guest 2 Name], for your insightful analysis.
This has been a fascinating look into Red Bull’s unexpected difficulties in Las Vegas. It will be intriguing to see how they approach the rest of the weekend and whether they can overcome these challenges to compete for a podium finish.
Stay tuned to World Today News for continued coverage of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
