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Pierre Wache has responded to Adrian Newey’s claims that Red Bull’s issues in the 2024 F1 campaign came down to “inexperience,” saying “it doesn’t change anything”.
The Red Bull RB20 had a strong start to the 2024 F1 season, but by Round 6 in Miami, the competition had caught up, leading to Lando Norris’ first Grand Prix win with McLaren. This coincided with Adrian Newey announcing his departure from Red Bull, with the RB21 facing developmental challenges due to balance issues.
Newey had observed these issues developing in late 2023 and noted Red Bull’s continued direction, which he attributed to a lack of experience. Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner was unaware of Newey’s comments, and Technical Director Wache wasn’t bothered by them, citing the importance of learning from past mistakes.
Wache recognized that the dominant 2023 season offered little room for learning, making the 2024 struggles harder to overcome. However, wins by Max Verstappen in Interlagos and Qatar signaled a turnaround in addressing design deficiencies.
Wache emphasized the importance of learning from setbacks and solving problems in an engineering competition, viewing personal comments as secondary to the team’s performance. Despite the challenges faced, he remained focused on improving Red Bull’s competitiveness and moving forward from the influence of Newey’s departure.
