Red Bull’s Overnight Simulator Marathon: Searching for Solutions Ahead of Spanish Grand Prix

Red Bull slated for an extensive 11-hour simulator marathon overnight to rectify issues from Barcelona

Red Bull's simulation team is gearing up for an intensive evening.

Former Formula 1 racer Karun Chandhok predicts that Red Bull's simulator pilots are set for an extended session overnight in their quest to enhance performance before the qualifying round.

Red Bull's inconsistent performance persisted into Friday at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen expressed dissatisfaction with the control of his RB20, despite achieving the day's fifth fastest time.

Sergio Perez faced difficulties with speed once more, finishing in the 13th position.

At Imola, the narrative was much the same, with an initial lack of speed giving way to an incredible performance by Verstappen, who secured the pole position despite the seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Chandhok thinks that an equivalent endeavor is required for the upcoming weekend.

"Chandhok mentioned that they plan to have a person operating the simulator continuously for 10 to 11 hours through the night."

“At Imola, that was the scenario. On Friday in Imola, they seemed completely out of contention, but Sebastien Buemi put in an 11-hour shift through the night, leading to Max securing the pole position.

"I believe they can be caught. That's the crucial aspect of this weekend. Perez appears to be lagging, he must step up his performance."

"Six or seven drivers are contenders for the pole position. Max must be at his best, as must Red Bull."

Ex-IndyCar racer Danica Patrick observed from the sidelines for Sky Sports during the second free practice session, remarking on the challenges the RB20 faced during the mid-section of the lap.

"I'm unsure if the occurrences on the track reflect the vehicle's setup situation. However, I can describe my observations."

Exiting the rapid sequence of curves, notably turns 7 and 8, and ascending the incline, it was noticeable that the cars, especially the Ferraris, were scraping the ground. This was not observed with Max Verstappen or the Red Bull team.

"I'm curious if the angle of the car is significantly inclined. The back is raised, so it's less likely to make contact."

Additionally, when the vehicle is not turning as much as intended at the center of the bend, it offers little support upon regaining traction, which it often does, particularly due to the curbs present in this area.

Observing their approach into Turn 10, it was apparent they weren't extracting as much performance from the vehicle during deceleration as Mercedes or Ferrari. This was evident in their approach and demeanor.

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