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Red Bull Development Driver Jake Dennis has revealed the team anticipated a bigger challenge from Mercedes in the opening stages
Since the introduction of ground effect cars in F1 in 2022, Red Bull has been dominating the competition, winning all but one race and successfully defending both championships.
The team’s dominance has continued into the latest season, with Max Verstappen leading the way to nine consecutive victories.
Red Bull has evolved the RB20 aggressively with innovations to maintain their advantage, focusing on providing consistent downforce for Verstappen and Sergio Perez.
According to Dennis, the core secret to Red Bull’s success lies in the RB20’s natural balance and downforce, allowing the drivers to navigate corners with confidence.
While Ferrari and Mercedes made significant changes to their cars for the current season, Red Bull remains surprised by Mercedes’ lack of competitiveness.
Despite the challenges from Ferrari, Red Bull still awaits more competition from Mercedes as they head to more traditional tracks in the upcoming races.
