Despite the drivers’ differing preferences, Marko says that the indications from pre-season testing are that the RB19 can run in a way that both drivers are content. Speaking to Sky Germany, Marko said, “We seem to have found a solution that allows both drivers to show their qualities.”
During the Bahrain test, Perez confirmed that the direction both he and Verstappen preferred for the RB19 were the same. He said, “I think we are aiming for the same things. We want the same things, so at the moment, it’s a good base.”