Red Bull has endured a challenging start to the new F1 season, having consistently competed off the front-running order.
The six-time constructors' champions are fourth in the standings on 57 points, without a single race victory, trailing a dominant Mercedes outfit by a staggering 162 points.
Max Verstappen's sole podium came last time out in Montreal with a run to third place, while team-mate Isack Hadjar has had a more difficult time.
Three DNFs for the team compounded a difficult start, and qualifying pace has been inconsistent, with Verstappen starting as high as second in Miami but as low as 20th in Melbourne following a crash.
Mercedes, with Kimi Antonelli winning four of the five races, appear to be in a league of their own.
The question now is whether Red Bull can turn their fortunes around as the European leg approaches. But do you think it can happen?
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