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Paolo Filisetti casts his eye over a surprise Red Bull RB20 invention that draws attention away from the sidepods.
When the 2024 cars appeared on the track in Sakhir, all eyes were on the Red Bull RB20, particularly the secrets of its design by Adrian Newey. The sidepod inlets drew much attention, with the discovery that the actual inlets are horizontal, positioned high up under the upper lip. Meanwhile, the vertical slit functions similarly to the bypass duct on the Ferrari SF-24. Not only are the radiators flat, but the RB20 also features two large inlets in the gulleys at the base of the halo, enhancing rear-blowing and hot air extraction. The RB20 showcases Newey’s extreme development, diverging from the Mercedes W14. Despite rumors of a zero sidepod version for the Japanese Grand Prix, it seems highly improbable. Stay up to date with all the F1 action using the convenient 2024 F1 calendar for your smartphone or PC.
