P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Approaching the end of launch season, it has become apparent how design changes on this year’s cars have converged toward Red Bull’s RB19
Stake’s technical director, James Key, believes that accurately replicating Red Bull’s dominant machinery in Formula 1 is almost impossible due to the subtle intricacies of aerodynamics. Despite Red Bull’s success with the RB18 and RB19, Key warns against copying their design, as it would not necessarily make other cars faster and could even result in slower performance. Key mentions how Aston Martin produced a similar-looking car to Red Bull last year but did not gain a significant advantage. He emphasizes the importance of each team taking control of their own destiny and making their own strides forward during the off-season. Stake has taken an “aggressive” approach in designing the C44, including integrating a pull-rod suspension at the front and push rod at the rear, as well as making refinements under the floor and in the bodywork to improve performance.
