Red Bull has won all races of the 2024 season so far. The brains behind Red Bull’s winning cars, Adrian Newey and Christian Horner, claim that the design of the RB20 is a more extreme version of its predecessor, the RB19. Despite initial expectations of minimal changes, the RB20 features a bold and impressive design.
A notable feature of the RB20 is its vertical radiator inlet, which not only creates a striking appearance but also reduces surface area. This design choice is reminiscent of the zero sidepod design seen on the 2022 Mercedes car. The goal of this design element is to maximize performance by minimizing unnecessary surface area.
Newey believes that the core of the RB20 remains the same as the RB19, but they have made advancements to take the car to a new level. Under the current F1 regulations, Red Bull has been dominating the sport, winning all races and establishing themselves as the team to beat.
However, the past few months have been tumultuous for Red Bull, with no solution in sight. Controversies surrounding inappropriate behaviors have sparked internal politics and power struggles within the team. Media reports suggest that Chief Technical Director Adrian Newey is exhausted and seeking to distance himself from the ongoing turmoil.
Former F1 driver [author’s name] recently discussed the situation, leaving the possibility of Newey leaving Red Bull open. The ongoing turmoil poses a potential threat to the future of the Austrian team. Taking this into consideration, it is likely that there will be further developments at Red Bull in the coming months.
