P1racenews AI automatic summary:
RacingNews365 technical analyst Paolo Filisetti casts his eye over Red Bull’s RB20 upgrades.
The United States Grand Prix in Austin witnessed extensive changes introduced to Red Bull’s RB20, including the removal of the bazookas and modifications to the sidepods. Despite Verstappen’s pole and victory in the sprint race, Sunday’s performance fell short. There are conflicting opinions on the effectiveness of the upgrades, with some arguing their impact was marginal. The upper bodywork modifications aimed to create less penalizing fluid dynamics but did not decisively affect lower airflow management. The set-up changes caused understeer for the race, leading to excessive tyre wear, highlighting the double-edged sword nature of the modifications. In conclusion, the modifications might not have significantly altered the car’s balance, with varying set-ups creating challenges in managing tyre wear and performance.
