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Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache insists that copying its car concept won’t enable rival Formula 1 teams to replicate
The Milton-Keynes-based squad, Red Bull, has been the dominant force in Formula 1 since 2022, winning 39 out of 44 races and securing consecutive title doubles. However, their downwash sidepod solution that other teams are expected to copy is not the only factor in their success according to Red Bull’s chief engineer, Paul Wache. Wache believes that simply copying without understanding the intricacies behind Red Bull’s design philosophy will not close the deficit. Red Bull acknowledges and analyzes what developments their competitors introduce, but they also emphasize the importance of understanding the “why” behind the design choices. Wache also notes that even with the virtually untouchable status Red Bull had last season, their performance remains relative to the rest of the grid. Other teams may have made mistakes in developing their cars, as seen with McLaren’s improvement throughout the season, which allowed them to challenge Red Bull despite a bad start.
