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Red Bull chief engineer Paul Monaghan recently sat down to speak with RacingNews365.
Red Bull’s chief engineer, Paul Monaghan, has dismissed comparisons between their RB20 F1 car and Mercedes’ “diva” machines. Max Verstappen began his title defense in 2024 strongly, winning seven out of the first 10 races in the RB20, but McLaren’s MCL38 and Mercedes’ W15 have since emerged as top contenders. Verstappen has been vocal about the need for upgrades to the RB20 after it was surpassed by its rivals. Monaghan stated that the RB20 is not unpredictable and the team is working to extract more from it. Despite a strong start in 2024, Red Bull faces challenges with the RB20’s design, leading the team to question what has changed in recent months.
