Red Bull and driver Max Verstappen faced significant challenges at Silverstone due to energy management limitations. Team principal Laurent Mekies anticipates similar difficulties at the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix.
Red Bull struggled at Silverstone because of shortcomings in the electrical side of its power unit. The team topped initial internal combustion engine rankings but lacks efficiency in energy management on circuits with high demands.
Max Verstappen described the conditions bluntly before his crash. "Even if we had finished third, it wouldn't have been deserved at all," he said. He noted that high-speed corners and track layout compounded the problems.
Laurent Mekies echoed those concerns about Spa-Francorchamps. "On tracks where the energy limitations are strong, we seem to be struggling more compared to the competition," Mekies said. He added that the team hopes for improvement but sees no quick fixes due to regulatory constraints.
The Hungaroring is viewed as a more favorable venue later in the season.
