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    Home - F1 - What happened to McLaren’s pace advantage on Red Bull at F1 Imola GP?
    F1 Updated:May 20, 2025

    What happened to McLaren’s pace advantage on Red Bull at F1 Imola GP?

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    What happened to McLaren’s pace advantage on Red Bull at F1 Imola GP?

    Verstappen Dominates at Imola After Mclaren Pace Erosion

    In a dramatic turnaround at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Max Verstappen showcased Red Bull‘s superiority over McLaren, finishing first while Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri struggled to match his pace. Just weeks after a disappointing outing in Miami, Verstappen’s commanding Formula one victory has raised questions about the McLaren team’s performance inconsistency in F1.

    The Shift in Dynamics: McLaren vs. Red Bull

    What Happened to McLaren’s Pace Advantage?

    Heading into the European season, both McLaren and Red Bull had introduced modest upgrades. McLaren aimed to enhance downforce with a new rear wing, while Red Bull’s adjustments focused on optimising rear aero and sidepods, building on a redesigned floor already in use in Miami.

    Despite early promise, McLaren quickly faced difficulties controlling tyre temperatures, a problem Red Bull had previously experienced.

    Red Bull’s Improved Tyre Management

    “The improvements we’ve made have really helped us manage tyre temperatures,” Red Bull team principal Christian Horner stated. “As soon as we managed to eliminate the sliding, we could keep better control.”

    This shift allowed Verstappen to outperform McLaren under race conditions, despite the latter’s faster long-run speed during practice.

    McLaren’s Struggles at Imola

    Horner expressed surprise at McLaren’s struggle, which was echoed by McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella. “We were caught off guard by Red Bull’s competitive pace, which effectively dictated the race strategy,” Stella remarked.

    The traditional track layout at Imola, with its fast corners, presented unique challenges for McLaren’s MCL39.

    High-Speed Corners: A Crucial Factor

    “Imola’s high-speed corners don’t favour us as much as low-speed layouts,” Stella explained. While McLaren had excelled in hotter conditions previously, the warm weather at Imola surprisingly did not yield expected gains for them.

    Upgrades and Expectations

    Red Bull’s Ongoing Development

    Horner remains cautiously optimistic about the changes that Red Bull has implemented. “Our focus has been on refining characteristics rather than merely increasing downforce,” he said. With further tests planned in Monaco and Barcelona, the impact of these enhancements will soon become clearer.

    McLaren’s Need for Adjustment

    As the teams prepare for the next race, the urgency for McLaren to understand their tyre performance in varying conditions is crucial. “We need to analyse the data comprehensively,” Stella confirmed, stressing the importance of upcoming upgrades.

    A Balanced Competition Ahead

    The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix has set the stage for an intriguing season ahead. As both Red Bull and McLaren continue to evolve, the battle for supremacy promises to intensify in future races. With more upgrades on the horizon, the competition remains wide open.

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