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Red Bull RB21’s Performance Boost: Unveiling New Nose and Front Wing in Bahrain Test

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 28, 2025
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Red Bull RB21’s Performance Boost: Unveiling New Nose and Front Wing in Bahrain Test

Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 28, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

In the high-octane world of Formula 1, Red Bull Racing has hit the ground running on the third day of testing. The team has swiftly incorporated some fresh components into their RB21 machine, an aggressive move aimed at establishing a benchmark against the data accumulated during the first couple of days of testing.

The team didn’t stop at just a few additions. They initiated the day’s proceedings by implementing a new nose and a front wing to the RB21. These modifications are projected to profoundly influence the car’s overall behavior, a tactical maneuver that could set the tone for the rest of the season.

The new additions to the RB21, while not groundbreaking, are indicative of Red Bull’s consistent and innovative approach to their cars. Among the modifications is a trimmed nose tip, now positioned on the second element rather than the mainplane. This isn’t entirely new territory for Red Bull, as a similar design was utilized in their RB19 model. The nose tip now boasts a rounder aesthetic and is set back from the second element’s leading edge.

To bridge the gap between the two front wing elements—previously done by the nose—Red Bull has reintroduced a pair of slot gap separator brackets for the necessary support. The modern-day solution, though, has a few unique twists. The main body of the nose deviates from previous versions, showcasing a more rounded front section that narrows towards the middle before widening again where it connects with the chassis.

The reshaping of the nose has prompted a restructuring of the front wing as well. The static sections adjacent to the nose have been shrunk to ensure the adjustable sections on the upper two flaps maintain their proportion.

It’s impossible to discuss these revisions without mentioning flexibility, a factor Red Bull has always capitalized on. The team was among those who believed they had a wider scope in terms of flexibility when adhering to the limits set for the first eight races of the season. With more strict tests set to be introduced later, it’s safe to assume Red Bull has devoted a significant portion of their development budget to modifying the wing’s behavior to maximize the performance benefits available.

The team hasn’t confined their modifications to the nose and wing. Changes have also been implemented at the wing’s outboard end, introducing a new design for the third flap. This now folds back on itself to form a winglet, contributing to upwash and altering the formation of the outwash in the endplate junction.

Expectations are high for Red Bull as they gear up to unveil several more new components on the final day of testing. The new nose and wing are likely to see more action during the afternoon session, as the team pushes the boundaries of innovation in their quest for Formula 1 dominance.

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