Red Bull Racing acknowledges persistent RB22 performance issues

Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies has acknowledged ongoing technical issues with the RB22, validating complaints from driver Max Verstappen regarding car performance. Verstappen has previously noted that the vehicle suffers from a form of degradation during sessions and races, which is distinct from tire wear.

Mekies described the situation as a complex problem that has caused a significant loss in lap times. While the team has made some positive steps toward understanding the issue, Mekies declined to disclose specific technical details or the exact nature of the solution. He noted that the team is working constructively to find the root cause through incremental improvements, though a full resolution may take time.