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Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache has explained the team’s concept shift to a more compliant RB21 after its peaky F1 predecessor caused several headaches.
Red Bull’s RB20 racer in 2024 continued the success of the dominant RB19 from 2023, easily winning the initial races of the season. However, as competitors closed in, balance and correlation issues arose, leading to a costly winless streak. This resulted in losing the Constructors’ title and Max Verstappen struggling to defend his Drivers’ crown. To address these challenges, significant changes were implemented in the RB21 model to enhance performance, with improvements in cooling, suspension, and aero package. The RB20 was described as capricious and unbalanced, requiring Verstappen’s exceptional skills to deliver results. Red Bull faced correlation challenges due to an outdated wind tunnel facility, affecting its on-track performance. While working on a modern replacement, there are ongoing efforts to improve correlation and optimize design decisions effectively.
