The Red Bull RB-20 recently had its first outing at the famous Silverstone track.
Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen took the RB-20, Red Bull’s 2024 F1 contender, for a spin at Silverstone. Despite the rainy weather, the Dutch driver completed his initial laps in the car and shared his thoughts on its performance and comfort.
Verstappen, who dominated the previous season with 19 race victories and record-breaking performances in the RB-19, will be behind the wheel of the RB-20, which draws inspiration from certain elements of the Mercedes W14. Many within the F1 community anticipate continued dominance from Verstappen and Red Bull in the upcoming 2024 season.
In a video posted on Red Bull’s Instagram account, Verstappen expressed his positive first impression of the RB-20. He emphasized the importance of feeling comfortable in the car and eagerly anticipated driving it in Bahrain to further understand its capabilities.
Sergio Perez also had a positive experience driving the RB-20. The Mexican driver expressed excitement about testing the car in Bahrain and felt a strong connection to the vehicle. However, he did mention feeling the cold weather while driving at Silverstone.
Perez’s performance in the RB-19 during the 2023 season was less successful compared to his teammate Verstappen, who secured consecutive victories and set records. It will be intriguing to see how Perez fares in the RB-20.
There is great anticipation surrounding the RB-20’s performance and its ability to rival other cars on the track. Additionally, the inclusion of the zeropod concept in the Red Bull car, a concept previously rejected by Mercedes, adds an interesting element to watch out for.
According to the Source firstsportz.com