Red Bull admits tough Barcelona GP was a reality check

At the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies acknowledged the challenging performance of the team. Max Verstappen finished in fourth place, benefiting from Kimi Antonelli's late retirement, while Isack Hadjar secured sixth after a poor start. Mekies noted that the high-speed layout of the circuit contributed to their struggles against competitors such as Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren. He emphasized the need for improvement, particularly regarding race starts and overall performance as they continue to develop their power unit and chassis.