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Red Bull clarifies decision to seek advancements inspired by Mercedes in F1.

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
January 9, 2025
in Motorsports
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Red Bull esclarece decisão de buscar avanços inspirados na Mercedes na F1.

Red Bull Racing revealed the inspiration behind its 2024 Formula 1 car, explaining that it wanted to avoid reaching a limit with its concept. The team surprised many by unveiling the challenging RB20, which featured significant modifications compared to its previous championship-winning car, the RB19. One notable change is the vertical sidepod inlet, similar to Mercedes’ ‘zeropod’ solution. Red Bull also took inspiration from Mercedes with a deep engine trench. Red Bull’s Technical Director, Pierre Wache, acknowledged that there was some conservatism in adopting design choices that their rivals had abandoned. However, he emphasized the importance of prioritizing performance over personal preferences, stating that the team chose what was best for their system and stopwatch.

Wache revealed the reasoning behind Red Bull’s decision to make significant changes to their successful platform, expressing concerns that their competitors could take advantage of diminishing returns. According to Wache, the decision was based on simulations and data, recognizing the need for significant improvements as other teams close in. While acknowledging that their concept had reached a plateau, Wache emphasized the importance of taking risks and bold actions to achieve a different rate of development. This strategic shift aimed to provide the team with the freedom to implement a new overall strategy.

Max Verstappen’s impressive performance during pre-season testing helped dispel any doubts about Red Bull’s aggressive design choices. Wache clarified that the team never considered these choices as a gamble but rather as calculated risks with the potential for greater performance gains. He emphasized that their decisions were not based on unknown factors but rather on a clear direction and the necessary steps to achieve it. Wache highlighted the team’s commitment to minimizing risks through thorough research and analysis, giving credit to the aerodynamics team for their excellent work in this regard.

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