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RacingNews365’s technical analyst Paolo Filisetti explains just what Red Bull intends to with an unusual, radical floor design at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is crucial this season, as it will either confirm or challenge the trends seen in the races after the summer break. Red Bull has a chance to manage the points advantage held by Max Verstappen, especially after encountering balance issues in Miami. For the Baku race, the RB20 cars of Verstappen and Perez will have a ‘patchwork’ floor with three different evolutions combined due to time constraints. The team recognizes the challenge of maintaining competitiveness but opted for a radical step to optimize performance. Red Bull aims to reverse its form slump in Baku, despite facing track surface differences that can accentuate balance problems. The team is also working on a significant aerodynamic upgrade to be ready for the United States Grand Prix in October.
