Formula 1: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix crucial for Red Bull F1 title: According to Dutch racer Tom Coronel, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is going to be crucial for Red Bull in their fight for the Drivers and Constructors championships this year. Sergio Perez is in the fourth spot with 30 points and Max Verstappen sees himself in the sixth spot with 25 points. Meanwhile, Red Bull are third in the Constructors standings with 55 points to their name. Follow Formula 1 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Coronel said, “Especially because they competed for the top prizes last year. And now they have the speed again to constantly drive for the podium. I think that’s great, just look at Mercedes.”
Formula 1: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix set to be DO OR DIE for Red Bull’s title aspirations for F1 title this season
“With a second place in the first race, a win, and now again in second place Verstappen had the speed and that’s what it is about. But yes, that also means if you give away twice that amount of points, you have a serious problem. But in the end, you want to have a fight with two different teams.”
“Like it was at the beginning of last year, that was of course mega. Then the dime could fall in a different direction every week with Mercedes and Red Bull. That’s what Formula 1 wants and for that, Imola just becomes crucial. I thought Red Bull would already do something about the weight for Australia. But Imola is where the biggest upgrades come. So the question there is ‘are they there or not?”
Max Verstappen has two DNFs to his name after just three races. He was looking comfortable for a P2 finish in the Bahrain Grand Prix. But had to retire due to a fuel pump issue. Verstappen then went on to win the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
However, he again had to retire his car from the Australian Grand Prix after a fuel leak. The Dutch driver has lost 36 from his comfortable P2 positions retirements. His teammate Sergio Perez also suffered the same fuel pump issue in the Bahrain Grand Prix and had to retire his car.
Heartbreak for Max Verstappen in Australia 💔
An podium opportunity missed for the Dutchman after a strong showing ended prematurely with a car problem 😫#AusGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/DXeOAe1r4X
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Formula 1: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix set to be DO OR DIE for Red Bull’s title aspirations for F1 title this season
Meanwhile, Sergio Perez sees himself in the fourth spot in the Drivers standings with Verstappen down in sixth. Charles Leclerc has already taken a 34-point advantage over the second-placed George Russell.
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has been on the F1 calendar since 2020. The 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was won by Lewis Hamilton. Last year it was won by the reigning champion Max Verstappen.
The fourth round of the Formula 1 takes place in Italy. The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix starts on 22nd April and the race is scheduled for 24th April.
Formula 1: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix set to be DO OR DIE for Red Bull’s title aspirations for F1 title this season
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