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Red Bull Racing plans strategy to challenge Ferrari in Monaco qualifying

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 6:08 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Red Bull Racing plans strategy to challenge Ferrari in Monaco qualifying

Summary

Red Bull Racing chief engineer Paul Monaghan detailed the team's strategy to compete with Ferrari during qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix. Max Verstappen closed the gap to the front-runners in practice, finishing FP1 half a second behind Charles Leclerc and then narrowing that margin in FP2 to just over a tenth behind Lewis Hamilton. Monaghan emphasized the need for optimal tire performance and lap execution to gain an edge. Ahead of qualifying, he acknowledged that the competition would be tight, with several drivers expected to perform strongly.

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By the Numbers

•Paul Monaghan outlines Red Bull's qualifying strategy against Ferrari.
•Max Verstappen shows improved pace in Monaco practice sessions.
•Gap to Ferrari narrows, with Verstappen close to Hamilton's time.
•Monaghan stresses the need for optimal tire conditions and lap execution.
•Qualifying is expected to be highly competitive with multiple strong contenders.

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6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Red Bull lay out clear plan to beat Ferrari in Monaco qualifying battle

What they're saying

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Red Bull Racing chief engineer Paul Monaghan has outlined what the Milton Keynes-based team must do if it is to outpace Ferrari in qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix. The 58-year-old watched his team, particularly Max Verstappen, make significant progress throughout Friday’s running, closing the gap to the pace-setting Ferraris across both practice sessions.
— Yahoo Sports

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