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Red Bull explained how a private test conducted with Max Verstappen prior to Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix was done to compare an older car to the latest iteration. The Austrian outfit commenced the latest campaign with its dominance from previous terms appearing to remain intact as Verstappen took four victories in six races. However, […]
The Austrian outfit began the new campaign with Verstappen winning four out of six races, showing their dominance from previous seasons. However, McLaren and Ferrari have also claimed victories, making the competition tighter at the top. Red Bull took the decision to test their 2022 car with Verstappen in Imola to understand its strengths and weaknesses compared to the previous model. Red Bull Chief Engineer Paul Monaghan stated that providing a reference from a previous car helps Verstappen give valuable feedback on the new car. Red Bull has introduced five updates to the RB20 ahead of the upcoming races to maintain their advantage, including a revised sidepod inlet. Monaghan believes Red Bull is well-prepared for the upcoming tracks, but stresses the importance of maximizing their opportunities to stay competitive.