🚨F1 Tech | Why the RB21 now has no more major weaknesses:
— Max Verstappen's recent performance improvements against McLaren can be attributed to Red Bull's updated front wing, introduced in Singapore. This new design allowed Verstappen to maintain a lead over McLaren throughout the weekend, showcasing his potential as a formidable contender for the Drivers' Championship. Speaking to media, Paul Monaghan, Red Bull Racing's chief engineer, explained:
“We hope to extract a bit more lap time from it. We've learned things, we've found things, and the combination of the new aero part, the new bodywork surfaces, plus some other stuff. It's a combination of many little changes not just one.”
— The new front wing on Verstappen's car features a redesigned top flap with a longer chord and a more curvy trend, aimed at generating increased downforce, particularly at slow speeds. This enhancement improves front-end precision and reduces understeer. Additionally, the placement of metal supports has been adjusted, likely due to the use of more flexible carbon fibre composites, enhancing the car's balance across different speeds.
— The RB21's front wing modifications are similar to those adopted by Mercedes, which helped Russell dominate the race in Singapore. Verstappen's car also sports a new nose design, introduced in Zandvoort, which is narrower and features a small fin on the sides, further differentiating it from Tsunoda's older spec.
— Since FP1, Verstappen has been testing the new front wing, while Tsunoda continues with the previous version. The immediate results have been promising, with Verstappen finishing strong.
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