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Mercedes: Red Bull’s "Great Wall" copy not key to RB20’s success
The new Red Bull car has garnered attention due to its similarities with the concept used by Mercedes on its 2022 and 2023 cars, particularly the “The Great Wall” engine cover, according to Wolff. The RB20 may look like the W13/W14 series outwardly, but its true secrets lie hidden, Wolff mentioned in an interview with Austrian broadcaster ORF. The performance of the Red Bull car is focused on the underfloor, essential for ground-effect cars that rely on downforce and mechanical handling characteristics, where Red Bull has excelled in recent years. Red Bull’s decision to not stick with the successful 2023 concept but to innovate further was considered a bold and courageous move by Wolff and Egginton. The bold step taken by Red Bull surprised many in the industry, including their sister team AlphaTauri, but it also served as a source of inspiration for pushing boundaries in car development. The innovation displayed by Red Bull in their new car design has not only captured the attention of engineers and designers within their team but also across all other teams in Formula 1.
