Juan Pablo Montoya spotted something ‘really interesting’ on Yuki Tsunoda’s Racing Bulls at Monza
During the FP2 session at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, Juan Pablo Montoya found a unique feature on Yuki Tsunoda's Racing Bulls car, specifically the use of two activators on the front wing for straight mode. This design choice is distinct from other teams and caught Montoya's attention as he observed the car in the pit lane.
Tsunoda, who returned to Racing Bulls for this race, finished in P10 while teammate Arvid Lindblad achieved P7. Meanwhile, Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson struggled, finishing P9 and P12 respectively. The VCARB 03 has been noted for its stability compared to the RB22, which may contribute to Tsunoda's competitive performance.
via Motorsport.com"We clearly have an issue" – Red Bull responds to Max Verstappen's radio complaintsRed Bull Racing faced significant challenges during the practice sessions for the Italian Grand Prix, particularly with Max Verstappen's car balance. Technical director Pierre Wache confirmed that the team is grappling with similar issues to those experienced at Zandvoort, including a lack of rear downforce and heavy bouncing. Verstappen's absence from the first practice session limited the team's data collection, complicating their efforts to address these problems effectively.
Ayumu Iwasa, who substituted for Verstappen in the first session, echoed the concerns about the car's balance, especially at high speeds. Wache stated that the team is focused on optimizing energy management and evaluating various car components to improve performance. Despite their strong track record in overcoming difficulties, Wache expressed caution about their ability to turn the situation around in time for the race.
Fri 4 Sep · 18:00 UTC
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