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What does Christian Horner’s sudden exit mean for the Red Bull F1 team’s technical department? Gary Anderson explains all on The Race F1 Tech Show
In the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Gary Anderson discusses the impact of Christian Horner’s sudden removal as Red Bull team principal on the team’s technical aspects, raising concerns about the team’s long-standing car balance issues.
Host Edd Straw dives into Gary’s views on FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s proposed future vision for F1, which entails lighter, V8-powered cars with standard gearboxes to cut costs and enhance the racing spectacle, questioning the balance between innovation and cost control.
Gary also addresses listener queries, covering topics like the potential weight reduction of F1 cars while ensuring safety, strategies for managing qualifying laps, optimal crossover points from intermediate to slick tires, and the steps a team like McLaren took to transition from midfield performance to leading the pack in recent seasons.
