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Red Bull have basically given up

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The RB20 has let Red Bull and Max Verstappen - should they give up on it for next year's model?


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Red Bull, once at the pinnacle of Formula 1 with the dominant RB20, is now facing a dramatic downturn that no one saw coming. Key personnel departures, including engineering masterminds Adrian Newey and Rob Marshall, have left a void that has manifested in the car's performance issues. Max Verstappen, despite his immense talent, is struggling with what he has called an "undrivable" car. As Red Bull grapples with these problems, the team's chances of retaining their constructors' title are in serious jeopardy. Insiders suggest Red Bull may already be preparing to shift their focus to next season, but can they salvage what’s left of this one?


Meanwhile, fierce competition from McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes is rapidly closing the gap. Red Bull's outdated wind tunnel has been cited as a major factor in their struggles, and a new one won’t be ready until 2027. Could this technological disadvantage be the root cause of the RB20's unpredictability? As rivals gear up for an intense battle, Red Bull may need to make tough decisions about the direction of their car development, potentially sacrificing short-term success to secure long-term gains. Are they about to give up on this season? Find out what’s really happening behind the scenes, what Verstappen and Christian Horner are saying, and how Red Bull's future might be shaped by the decisions they make right now.


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Red Bull have basically given up

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