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Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache said the team didn’t “specifically” design the RB20 for 2024 Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen.
Verstappen prefers an oversteering car with a lively rear end, creating twitchy bulls only he can handle. Red Bull’s 2024 RB20 was unbalanced, favoring Verstappen’s unique talent over Perez’s, leading to Perez’s dismissal. Red Bull denies creating cars specifically for Verstappen, but acknowledges his ability to cope with less connected balance. Team-mates like Albon struggled to match Verstappen’s driving style, characterized by extreme on-the-nose handling. Despite rumors of a Verstappen-centric design philosophy at Red Bull, Albon clarifies that the car’s speed is due to Verstappen’s skill and unique driving style.
