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Laurent Mekies: Red Bull expected Ferrari and Mercedes gap after testing
- Mekies says Red Bull’s pre-season pace gap was not surprising, citing ‘games’ hidden pace during testing.
- He estimates the Australia gap to Mercedes to be about two seconds per lap, describing it as early but indicative.
- Mekies highlighted Verstappen’s mixed weekend, including a Q1 exit incident, as part of the challenging start.
- Mekies said Red Bull will be in the fight for the top four as the season develops.
- Ferrari’s Mekies noted Isack Hadjar’s podium as an example of Red Bull’s early struggles in testing.
- Mekies emphasized the season is long and Red Bull must improve to fight Ferrari and Mercedes.
- The report ties Mekies’ remarks to Red Bull Powertrains’ debut and the Melbourne race context.
- Mekies expressed ambition and obligation to improve, acknowledging imperfect sessions.
- The article frames the Australian GP as a test of Red Bull’s development path for the season.
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