Red Bull has unveiled its 2024 car, becoming the last Formula 1 team to do so. Despite their dominant season last year, Red Bull has chosen to change the concept of their car, the RB20. The previous year’s championship winner, the RB19, was an evolution of its predecessor and went on to become the most dominant car in F1 history, winning 22 out of 23 races. However, Red Bull has decided to update their concept due to occasional defeats in qualifying.
Although the floor of the car remains unseen, the engine cover now features a Mercedes-style approach. Team principal Christian Horner explains that the changes are based on performance and simulations. He believes that the car looks visibly different in certain areas compared to last year. The virtual world simulations have shown that the new design is better. The team has focused on making marginal gains in all areas and has not been complacent. There are intricate details and innovative solutions on the car that will be scrutinized in the coming weeks.
Max Verstappen, the team’s driver, was surprised when he first saw the 2024 concept but supports Red Bull’s approach. He is happy with the direction the team has chosen and appreciates their willingness to take risks and improve upon their already successful package. Verstappen acknowledges that time will tell if the changes are truly beneficial, but the team is satisfied with their achievements during the winter.
Sergio Perez, the team’s new driver, sees the changes as a reflection of Red Bull’s hunger to maintain their advantage. Despite having a dominant car last year, Red Bull has made significant changes to the concept, demonstrating their commitment to moving forward and pushing boundaries. Perez admires the team’s bravery in making such changes and believes it shows their determination to stay ahead.
According to the Source racer.com