RB's "aggressive" upgrade package for the Spanish Grand Prix backfired spectacularly, leaving the team off the pace from the very start of practice. Team principal Laurent Mekies admitted their "high hopes" were dashed, confirming it was a "poor weekend" for Visa Cash App RB. Despite significant development, neither Daniel Ricciardo nor Yuki Tsunoda escaped Q1, ultimately failing to score points.
Mekies offered no excuses, stating the team was simply "not competitive." The gaps were minimal, but RB couldn't find the necessary performance to contend for points, needing "unusual circumstances" like rain or a Safety Car to even have a chance. This setback raises questions about their development direction. RB needs to quickly understand why their major update didn't translate into track performance before the triple-header concludes.
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