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Red Bull introduced a new update this weekend in Austria, focused on the floor. But it is very similar to something that has been seen at Ferrari for some time. Paolo Filisetti, technical analyst at RacingNews365, dives into it.
At the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday morning, a significant similarity between the Red Bull RB21’s floor and the Ferrari SF-25 caught attention, prompting further investigation.
Red Bull unveiled a new ‘parting groove’ at its home race, positioned 30 centimetres in front of the rear edge of the floor, a feature long present on Ferrari’s car to enhance diffuser seal.
This departure from Red Bull’s previous floor design, reminiscent of McLaren’s philosophy, features a longitudinal slot replaced by a new perpendicular slot at the lateral edge.
The move underscores teams’ tendencies to adopt successful competitor innovations, showcasing both foresight and inventiveness.
Despite Ferrari’s struggles this season, particularly with aerodynamic consistency, Red Bull’s embrace of the concept signifies a bold choice driven by performance considerations.
