TECH WEEKLY: Can Red Bull and Verstappen's resurgence continue beyond Baku?

Mark Hughes and illustrator Giorgio Piola delve into the factors that have given Red Bull a well-balanced car across recent races.

Technical ContributorsMark Hughes and Giorgio Piola

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull

The Max Verstappen/Red Bull resurgence of the last two races has inevitably led to speculation about whether this winning form can be extended beyond just the outlying low-downforce demands of Monza and Baku.

Team boss Laurent Mekies was urging caution of that idea in Baku, saying: “The people back at the factory have been working so hard in trying to understand what has been limiting us with this car. We have been developing our understanding on this and this has been helping.

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TECH WEEKLY: Can Red Bull and Verstappen's resurgence continue beyond Baku?

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