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The Red Bull Formula 1 team has revealed ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix an intriguing new turning vane underneath its sidepod inlet
The Red Bull Formula 1 team unveiled a new turning vane below its sidepod inlet ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to bridge the gap to the front.
McLaren’s significant advantage in tire management has sparked technical discussions, but aero development at Red Bull continues.
In the previous Miami round, Red Bull introduced a revised floor for Verstappen’s car, set to be used in the upcoming Imola race for both Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda’s RB21s.
Additional tweaks, such as an extra vane spotted in the pitlane, will accompany the new adjustments.
The placement of the small vane beneath the sidepod inlet suggests it may create a vortex to re-energize airflow and enhance downforce generation.
Despite the minor evolution, teams face challenges in maintaining airflow attachment for optimal performance under current regulations.
Verstappen remains cautious about closing the performance gap to McLaren but hopes gradual improvements will yield positive results in future races.
