Mercedes admits Red Bull threat in Monaco GP After Max Verstappen's surprise win in Barcelona, Red Bull appears poised to complete a back-to-back upset this weekend in Monaco. With Renault's much improved engine in the rear of his car, Daniel Ricciardo was so far clear of the field in Thursday practice that most are assuming the Australian is the man to beat in the twisty Principality. That is even despite the fact that Mercedes normally ‘turn up' the power of their turbo V6 engines on a Saturday. 'It's not six tenths that we get out of it,' said championship leader Nico Rosberg, 'so it's a big surprise how fast they are. 'We can improve the car,' the German added, 'but whether it...
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