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Red Bull’s Baku upgrade is intended to get its F1 season back on track. Gary Anderson takes a closer look at its rather makeshift reworking of the RB20’s underfloor.
The underfloors in Formula 1 are crucial components for the overall performance of the cars, with Red Bull focusing on this area to improve their competitiveness in the recent races, such as the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Teams are still exploring the limits of downforce that can be achieved without causing airflow stability issues due to strict regulations governing underfloor and diffuser surfaces. Teams must start optimizing the underfloor design from the rear and move forward, adhering to specific dimensions outlined in the regulations. The expansion rate of airflow through the underfloor and diffuser is key in maximizing downforce while maintaining stability, with adjustments needed to balance volume expansion for optimal performance. Red Bull has been seen making modifications to the underfloor close to the diffuser exit to enhance volume expansion, especially in low-speed conditions where floor-edge leakage can affect performance. These detailed adjustments are crucial in the current era of Formula 1, where teams must find innovative solutions within the constraints of the budget cap.
