Kyle.Engineers analyse the real Red Bull RB18, vastly different to what was seen at the launch, and packed with surprises during its proper unveiling at the first Formula 1 test of the new era.
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya was a hive of activity for three days last week, with teams divulging publically a myriad of different interpretations of this year’s F1 rules aimed at making the cars sexier and more able to race in close packs. So far all seems good…
Red Bull’s Adrian Newey has again delivered a magnificent car, quick out the box and apparently ready for battle to retain Verstappen’s crown and finally break Mercedes run of eight constructors’ titles in a row,
Kyle Forster says in the intro: F1 World Champion Max Verstappen’s team didn’t give anything away at launch, but they did have lots of things to hide! We’ve got a whole lot of track pictures of the Red Bull RB18 covered in some trick aero detailing for us to investigate.”
Horner: We don’t know how quick it is, but the initial feedback is positive
Red Bull are upbeat after their first test without but powered by the engines that now are under Red Bull Powertrains, as the Japanese Auto giant packed up shop and departed F1 yet again.
But the departure appears to have been seamless, with Horner upbeat after the three days in Spain: ”I think the team have done a wonderful job, obviously balancing the pressures of last year and developing the current car. We don’t know how quick it is, but the initial feedback is positive.
As for the striking differences between the Red Bull RB18 to rival cars, Horner said: “It looks different to our competitors but only time will tell if we’ve got it right. Max was happy with the balance this morning. It’s a get to know it process before they get to work on performance.”
? “We are excited to get this new era of the sport underway and see the car run on track in anger for the first time. ” Christian Horner ? #F1Testing
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