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Red Bull’s big Spa upgrade: What went right – and what didn’t
©RedBull Phillip van Osten
29/07/2025 at 08:1228/07/2025 at 20:39 Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies’ says the significant upgrade to its RB21 car introduced by the team at the Belgian Grand Prix delivered a measurable performance boost, but it also failed to fully address the car’s ongoing balance problems. The comprehensive package implemented at Spa included modifications to the front wing, sidepod inlet, engine cover, front suspension, and rear corner. While the changes contributed to Max Verstappen’s dominant sprint race victory on Saturday, the changes painted a different picture on Sunday, with Verstappen finishing fourth, over 21 seconds behind race winner Oscar Piastri,...
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