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Christian Horner feels Red Bull should have adopted an approach to the RB20 more similar to the direction its F1 rivals went in over the winter.
According to Christian Horner, the Red Bull RB20 may have been made “too complex” compared to the “simpler” evolutions chosen by their F1 competitors. The team principal suggests that simplifying certain aspects is necessary to regain competitiveness, as seen with McLaren, who have made incremental improvements. The radical changes made to the RB19, which was highly successful last year, seem to have backfired as there is a “disconnect” between the front and rear of the RB20, causing difficulty in balancing the car. The lack of correlation between wind tunnel data and on-track performance has led Red Bull into development challenges. With the complex design impacting performance, Horner mentions the need to reassess the car’s design, highlighting the importance of achieving a better balance for improved lap times and tire management. Despite facing challenges in recent races, Red Bull will have to address these issues strategically to defend their constructors’ crown and maintain Max Verstappen’s lead in the drivers’ standings.
