Max Verstappen is already bracing for Monaco, joking he’ll need a "new back" after Red Bull's ongoing struggles with bumps and kerbs. This ride quality issue has plagued the RB cars for years, a persistent Achilles’ heel even with the latest regulations. Verstappen points to the car’s fundamental philosophy, a tough balancing act between downforce and a compliant setup. While Miami’s smoother track suited them better, Montreal highlighted the problem, and Monaco’s unforgiving streets promise to exacerbate it.
Team Principal Laurent Mekies acknowledges the challenge but remains confident a solution can be found this season. He stresses that any fix must not sacrifice lap time, aiming for an all-round package rather than specific track prowess. Red Bull faces a complex engineering puzzle to improve ride comfort without losing performance. Solving this could prove critical at later street circuits like Baku, Singapore, and especially Las Vegas, where high-speed bumps and long straights demand a robust yet agile car.
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