P1racenews AI automatic summary:
‘Disadvantaged’ Red Bull conceived RB18 “in a much shorter time” than F1 rivals
Red Bull has been the dominant force in Formula 1 since the introduction of new aerodynamic regulations in 2022, winning back-to-back championships with the RB18 and RB19 cars. Despite facing challenges, such as continuing with the development of their 2021 car during a tight title battle against Mercedes and creating a completely new car for the new regulations, Red Bull has excelled. Their design guru, Newey, highlighted that rivals like Mercedes and Ferrari switched their focus to the new generation of F1 cars earlier in the 2021 season, while Red Bull kept developing their current car. Nonetheless, Red Bull emerged victorious, winning 17 out of 22 races in 2022. They continued their dominance in 2023, securing their 15th victory out of 16 races in Japan, and Max Verstappen has the chance to claim the drivers’ title in the upcoming round in Qatar. Additionally, Red Bull achieved a remarkable record of 15 consecutive victories until Ferrari briefly interrupted their winning streak in Singapore.
Source: Crash
