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F1 pre-season testing begins and Red Bull secrets revealed – RacingNews365 Review
Pre-season testing in Bahrain kicked off with Max Verstappen leading the time sheets on the first day. He set a time of 1:31.344, comfortably ahead of Lando Norris. The spotlight was on the Red Bull RB20’s design secrets, especially the sidepod inlets that intrigued many in the pit-lane. Mattia Binotto, the ex-Ferrari boss, has taken on a new role as the Managing Director of TEXA’s E-Powertrain division. Toto Wolff defended Mercedes’ new W15 front wing design as legal, despite doubts from Formula 1’s technical chief. Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds pledged to donate $250,000 to a charity chosen by any driver who beats Verstappen to the championship. George Russell had a positive first experience with the W15 car in Bahrain, setting a strong foundation for the upcoming season. Stay updated on all the F1 action with the convenient 2024 F1 calendar that can easily be synced to your devices.
