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Red Bull experimented with a brand-news front wing and nose design on the third and final day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, as explained by RacingNews365 technical expert Paolo Filisetti.
On Day 3 of pre-season running in Bahrain, Red Bull experimented with a new wider and partially squared nose cone design on the RB21 for improved aerodynamic performance. The team conducted comparison tests to assess airflow management and the impact on the car’s undercut area. Results showed that the original nose cone design caused excessive outwash, diminishing the effectiveness of the vertical slit in the undercut. The new nose cone design was found to offer increased aerodynamic load and potential for adjusting flaps for optimal performance. These modifications reflect Red Bull’s pursuit of aerodynamic balance and performance improvement, with Max Verstappen conducting back-to-back tests to evaluate the two configurations. The goal is to identify the most effective nose cone design for different speed ranges, indicating their potential deployment at various tracks.
