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The intense collaboration between Red Bull and Visa Cash App RB, formerly known as AlphaTauri, has raised eyebrows in the F1 paddock. Paolo Filisetti, technical expert for RacingNews365, explains what is and is not allowed on the technical front.
The close cooperation between Red Bull and Visa Cash App RB, both owned by the Red Bull group, raises concerns of a conflict of interest and possible similarities between their cars next season. The movement of personnel between the two teams and the common aerodynamic concept could lead to a subtle threat to rival outfits. While similar cars are not illegal, they can be used to circumvent intellectual property rules and share development data. Visa Cash App RB, with more wind tunnel and CFD hours than Red Bull, may continue to develop and potentially exceed Red Bull’s level of aerodynamics without detection. These concerns highlight the need for strict control measures in Formula 1.
