There has been speculation surrounding Red Bull’s potential inspiration from Mercedes, but Max Verstappen has dismissed these claims. The unveiling of their car took place at their Milton Keynes base, with key figures from Red Bull in attendance. People speculated that the RB20 was influenced by Mercedes’ 2023 concept, but Verstappen denied this and expressed his satisfaction with the team’s new direction.
Last season, Red Bull was in a league of their own, dominating the competition from the start. Other teams adopted Red Bull’s aerodynamic concept and found success. However, Red Bull has chosen to go down a different path, one that Mercedes had abandoned. Verstappen was surprised by this decision but had faith in the team.
The car incorporates elements from its rivals, such as similar side pods to the previous year’s Mercedes W14 and a hump that only Mercedes had used before. This shows that Red Bull has put in the effort to find additional time-saving measures. Verstappen, 26, remains confident and is preparing for the upcoming season.
In the previous season, Verstappen was the dominant force on the grid, while his teammate struggled to keep up and finished as a runner-up after a season-long battle. With the launch of the RB20, Verstappen’s Mexican teammate has expressed his intention to compete for the title this year. The 34-year-old had been past his prime for some time and only managed to win two races last year.
The six-time winner is optimistic and will be challenging his teammate for the title. The Mexican driver may need to elevate his performance, as Verstappen will be determined to secure his seat at Red Bull.
According to the Source firstsportz.com