Helmut Marko admits Red Bull working to solve ‘massive fundamental problem’ with RB20 after dismal Italian GP

Helmut Marko revealed Red Bull's plans to overcome their 2024 season performance slump especially after the Italian GP.

Helmut Marko admits Red Bull working to solve ‘massive fundamental problem’ with RB20 after dismal Italian GP

Helmut Marko, Max Verstappen and Christian Horner (via IMAGO)

Red Bull’s RB20 has failed to showcase a dominant performance as compared to the other challengers on the grid. The team has lost out on major performance mid-way through the 2024 season. Hence, the team must desperately work on their form to manage a better end to the season. Amidst the slump, Helmut Marko pointed out that the team was working promptly on the issues, especially after the Italian GP.

Max Verstappen was extremely irritable at the Italian GP, especially after the botched pitstop. The Dutchman believed that the team needed to fix these issues immediately. As a result, Helmut Marko resonated with Verstappen’s words. The 81-year-old noted that the Monza GP put forth a massive fundamental problem in the chassis.

We recognised at the Monza GP weekend that there is a massive, fundamental problem with the RB20 racing car.
Helmut Marko via speedweek
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However, the entire weekend wasn’t filled with negatives despite the loss in performance. The Red Bull crew was very eager to work on the issues. Marko reassured that the entire crew was working amicably over the issues and at full speed. The team is desperate to find a solution to their woeful performances in recent times.

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The positive thing is that everyone is working amicably and at full speed to find a solution.
Helmut Marko added
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Helmut Marko revealed Red Bull’s plan to ‘tire test’ in Monza following Italian GP

Red Bull must work extremely hard to fend off against the in-form McLaren breathing down their necks. The team has already planned to start working on their chassis mid-way through the season. Helmut Marko revealed that Milton Keynes will take tire tests on the Monza circuit. This test might provide the team with crucial information to get back on track.

Following the Italian GP, tyre tests will take place in Monza, which may help us get back on track.
Helmut Marko noted
Adrian Newey, Max Verstappen and Helmut Marko (via IMAGO)
Adrian Newey, Max Verstappen and Helmut Marko (via IMAGO)

The 2024 season has a stark difference from the 2023 campaign which makes it all the more better. Both championship trophies are all to win as multiple teams and drivers have their eyes set. The end-of-the-season battle will put forth an extremely fierce contigency for the championship victory.

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