P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull set to unleash more extreme Mercedes-style F1 sidepod
MotorSport.com has reported that the RB20 design, drawing comparisons to the 2023 Mercedes W14, will be used specifically for the hot conditions during pre-season testing and the first few races. Red Bull has made adjustments to the sidepod inlets on the RB20 for optimal cooling in hot weather while planning to transition to a design similar to Mercedes’ for cooler races like Japan in April. Red Bull’s focus on cooling and aerodynamic enhancements is also a response to the Aerodynamic Testing Restrictions limiting wind tunnel runs and CFD simulations. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expressed confidence in RB20’s design and evolution, praising the team’s commitment to push boundaries and improve continuously. The RB20’s technical upgrades and development strategy reflect Red Bull’s competitive spirit and pursuit of innovation in Formula 1.
