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Red Bull Strategy Chief on Sao Paulo FP Shakedown
7 Nov
Summary
- Red Bull followed a similar practice program to Ferrari in Sao Paulo.
- Drivers seek overnight changes as potential in RB22 is recognized.
- Verstappen left FP2 early due to inconsistent long-run data.
Hannah Schmitz, Red Bull Racing's Head of Race Strategy, expressed optimism following the initial practice sessions for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The team's program in the first two free practice sessions at Interlagos closely resembled Ferrari's, a trend Schmitz observed as recurring recently.
Schmitz highlighted the challenge of differing conditions between practice and the predicted Sunday forecast, impacting strategy decisions. She also mentioned that drivers from top teams tested all three tire compounds, with choices often coming down to driver and team preferences. The team acknowledged areas needing improvement overnight, recognizing the RB22's significant potential.
Verstappen's early departure from the second practice session was not due to a technical issue, Schmitz clarified. Instead, it stemmed from encountering inconsistencies during long runs, which provided unhelpful data. This allowed the team to focus on the necessary overnight changes and preparations for the remainder of the weekend.
