Can Red Bull Fight for Race Wins at Every Track?

"We were surprised by the pecking order in Malaysia. On one hand, it confirms the positive trajectory we saw in Monza, Madrid, and Baku. We are finding extra pace with each race, which is fantastic. On the other hand, the extreme temperatures, the bumps, and the track layout might have pushed most cars out of their sweet spot. Did that affect the overall picture? It is entirely possible," Mekies noted. "We will aim to adapt as effectively as possible. We hope Singapore will suit our package thanks to our low-speed corner performance, but predicting what the competition will bring is extremely difficult. I believe we will be fighting for podiums in the upcoming rounds, as we've realistically been in that hunt for the past six, seven, or eight races. Whether we can fight for wins is another question. Mercedes are always in the mix, and we've seen how tough it is to match their consistency. McLaren and Ferrari have had their strong runs too. Our focus remains on extracting that little bit extra from our car, but whether that will be enough at every venue until the end of the season remains to be seen," Mekies concluded.