Red Bull Racing is experimenting with older specification parts on its 2024 F1 challenger, the RB20, in an effort to understand and resolve its recent performance struggles. The team has also made other aerodynamic changes, while Haas F1 has introduced a new front wing aimed at improving flow at the front of the car.
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In a candid interview, Red Bull’s F1 technical director Pierre Wache admits the team’s RB20 car ‘didn’t deliver what we expected’ in key areas, despite its success in 2023. As the Milton Keynes-based squad aims to stay ahead of the competition, Wache discusses the car’s performance shortcomings and the team’s plans to optimize the RB20 in the second half of the season.
Red Bull Racing conducts a private test with Max Verstappen to compare the current RB20 car to its 2022 championship-winning predecessor, the RB18. The team aims to gather valuable feedback on the car’s performance and identify strengths and weaknesses ahead of the intense summer stretch of the Formula 1 season.
As the Formula 1 schedule shifts to Europe, Max Verstappen has tempered expectations regarding Red Bull’s chances of reclaiming their early 2024 dominance at the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya’s reputation as a strong suit for the RB20, Verstappen remains cautious, citing the progress made by rivals on more technical circuits in recent weeks.
Red Bull Racing is confident it can solve the RB20’s kerb riding issues without affecting its performance, as the team looks to maintain its advantage in the Formula 1 championship.
With the Formula 1 calendar heading to Canada, Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing are facing another challenging weekend due to ride issues on their RB20 car. The Dutchman has expressed concerns about the team’s prospects, but remains confident in their ability to improve and catch up with their rivals.