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The Red Bull ambassador was speaking after the RB20 completed its shakedown at Silverstone before pre-season testing.
David Coulthard has hinted at an aggressive upgrade plan for Red Bull’s RB20 car, noting the notable sidepods resembling a 2023-style Mercedes. The new design marks a departure from the dominant RB19 concept, which secured 21 wins out of 22 races in 2023. Coulthard, now a pundit and Red Bull ambassador, suggested potential upgrades during testing and even hinted at one for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. He emphasized the importance of performance in qualifying and the race over shakedowns. Coulthard also evaluated Ferrari and Mercedes’ ability to challenge Red Bull and predicted performance changes with upcoming upgrades.
