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Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache is adamant that the team won’t give up on a title battle in F1 in 2025 to get a head start on the rule change next season.
As teams enter the upcoming campaign, they face a conundrum of splitting resources between current cars and the 2026 machines under revised regulations. This poses a challenge due to restrictions on aero testing and the existing cost cap, particularly for front-runners like Red Bull and Mercedes. Red Bull’s experience shows the importance of hitting the ground running after rule changes for sustained success, while Mercedes learned that pivoting attention doesn’t guarantee eclipse of a rival later. The 2025 season is expected to have closely matched top teams, with Red Bull aiming not to back down from a championship fight if it’s achievable. The decision on resource allocation will depend on findings for 2026 and the championship prospects for 2025, with strategies to evolve throughout the season. Despite Red Bull’s wind tunnel advantage for 2026, it’s emphasized that success in Formula 1 isn’t solely determined by resources but also requires effective utilization of advantages.
