Red Bull chief engineer Paul Monaghan believes Formula 1 needs to be managed with a less team-centric approach, citing the recent decision not to change tyre specifications as a case in point and a missed opportunity to improve the show. In a bid to potentially tighten the field and reduce Mercedes' supremacy this season, a proposal to switch back to last year's thicker tread Pirelli tyres was put to a vote during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend. Ultimately however, a majority of the teams were against the idea, while Red Bull advocated for a change. Pirelli insists a return to 2018-spec tyres wouldn't help teams "It puts Pirelli in a slightly difficult position," Monaghan said....
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