Red Bull Racing 2020 (Team Thread)

Edited by Danyy, 13 February 2020 - 01:33.

Me too, it's because the red colour I think.

The long version of the shake down.

https://streamable.com/el2pg

Edited by WouterF1, 14 February 2020 - 11:30.

So for testing 3 days per test makes things a bit awkward. Will they split the 3rd day or not!?

The totall number of testing days is even. So they could do Max - Alex - Max and then next week Alex - Max - Alex.

Or, like Ferrari is gonna do, D1: Vettel. D2: Vettel/Leclerc. D3: Leclerc.

Edited by JeePee, 14 February 2020 - 18:02.

The totall number of testing days is even. So they could do Max - Alex - Max and then next week Alex - Max - Alex.
 
Or, like Ferrari is gonna do, D1: Vettel. D2: Vettel/Leclerc. D3: Leclerc.

The totall number of testing days is even. So they could do Max - Alex - Max and then next week Alex - Max - Alex.
 
Or, like Ferrari is gonna do, D1: Vettel. D2: Vettel/Leclerc. D3: Leclerc.

Max will be driving the first day

From an interview (German)  with the owner of the RB teams:

Dietrich Mateschitz: "Best preparation for a long time"

Red Bull boss Dietrich Mateschitz looks to the upcoming Formula 1 season with high expectations for a good reason.
Why are you so confident for the new Formula 1 season?

Dietrich Mateschitz: We have clearly the highest expectations this year compared to previous years. Our engine partner Honda did an excellent job in winter. On the test bench, we drove kilometers like never before without any problems (around 5000). The engine enables us to be at the forefront in terms of performance and stability.
Formula 1 is a good sign that the teams at Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri remained the same ...

Yes, continuity is important, everything is well coordinated. All key positions remained the same. The initial difficulties that we had at Red Bull Racing in 2019 will no longer exist this year, we can already say that.
Is the computer data real?

All data from the computer and the wind tunnel are better than last year, and we are confident that they will also be reflected on the track. That means we can hope to fight for the World Cup.
Are the same driver pairings for the pre-season also an advantage?

In any case, since everyone has already proven their skills. Max (Verstappen) has what it takes to be a champion, Alex (Albon) was most amazed at how he mastered the difficult tasks in his first season. And Daniil (Kvyat) and Pierre (Gasly) can also keep up with the top.
Have you signed the new basic contracts between your teams, the FIA ​​and the F1 promoter Liberty that involve a lot of money?

Not yet. But it is only a matter of drafting details. I don't expect any problems. Time is not running out. We also drove a time before without a basic contract. But everything is ready for signature.
So far, Honda has only been committed to Formula 1 until 2021. Will it continue then?

We still have two seasons to choose. It also depends on our services.

So next question then: how can you prove that?

finally somebody asked Marko what this "he needs a competitive engine" exit clause means.

"The engine has to be within two tenths of the best engine"

So next question then: how can you prove that?

Also interestingly he says that AlphaTauri was upgraded from a junior to a sister team

https://amp.autobild...impression=true

RB will have their own measurement tools to compare the various PU's.

But if I would be Max, would I trust those figures presented to him when it's exactly within 2 tenths?

RB will have their own measurement tools to compare the various PU's.

 

But if I would be Max, would I trust those figures presented to him when it's exactly within 2 tenths?

Exactly.

I dont think that it will ever come this far, but imagine a judge has to decide on this. They would probably take the measurements of a neutral party. That will be the time for Renault to return the favour   

Ok, I'll get my coat.

"If we are on the backfoot in the title race, then we should race in China, since we are traditionally strong at the end of the season"

lmao sometimes i love Marko for his honesty
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Also interestingly he says that AlphaTauri was upgraded from a junior to a sister team

https://amp.autobild...impression=true

Could they say otherwise with Gasly and Kvyat as their drivers? 

Edited by A3, 20 February 2020 - 08:49.

Bulls back to work 💪 @Max33Verstappen and @alex_albon will be splitting driving duties each day of #F1Testing

Yikes.

https://www.planetf1...ed-bull-return/

 

“We have a long-term agreement with Max,” Horner told Sky Sports.

“I think Alex is doing a good job and we have a good dynamic within the team.

“Experience shows that two alpha males doesn’t tend to pan out well.

“Sebastian Vettel is still a very competitive grand prix driver so I don’t think it would be conducive to our team to have two alphas.

“We are happy with the driver line up we have.”

Edited by ARTGP, 13 May 2020 - 13:27.

Albon will be happy to hear he's been marked as a number 2 for life.

Every top team has a number 1 and 'the other' one

Albon will be happy to hear he's been marked as a number 2 for life.

Alex is smart enough to know this.

Every top team has a number 1 and 'the other' one

Also, as much as I love Max, I would not really call him an alpha male. He's still closer to a kiddo having fun and enjoying life.

Edited by goldenboy, 14 May 2020 - 12:16.

Thanks for the newsflash lol

Edited by Danyy, 15 May 2020 - 12:37.

Well you brought it up. Alex has done one season and only half of it was in a Red Bull. He has every opportunity to try and beat Max just like Max had every opportunity to try and beat Ricciardo.

He has every opportunity to try and beat Max

I brought up Albon specifically in regards to Horners comments. I didn't bring up what other teams might be doing with their drivers, that's irrelevant here.
Somehow I think the dynamic has changed at Red Bull since Ricciardo left. Max is firmly the number 1. Same thing is now happening at Ferrari with Vettel departing.

I giggled ...

Reflecting on why Red Bull had supported a package of rules that will in theory make it harder to win, Horner told Motorsport.com: "I think you've got to look at what's right for the business, and sometimes self interest is outweighed by interests of the sport.

"I've taken a holistic view of this, and I believe the cream will always rise to the top at the end of the day. So whatever the regulations are, it's down to us to adapt to ensure that we're as competitive as we can be.

"It's something we've been successful at doing over the years and we'll have to apply that again with this set of technical sporting and financial regs."

Edited by Danyy, 06 June 2020 - 15:41.

Max bought this beauty for 1.6 million euros

Talking to David Coulthard, Max Verstappen provides CarNext.com an update from Monaco.

Asked about the pending start of the Formula 1-season, with the first race being held on 5th July in Austria, Max says: “I feel fine and I am ready for it. But that can be expected after such a long break”, he adds with a smile. “I am looking forward to getting started again.”

What are your expectations for the coming year? Any chance regarding the championship? Max: “As a team we want to win with Aston Martin Red Bull Racing. We want to be able to fight for the championship. That is our only goal. Everyone is enormously motivated and I cannot wait to get back at it again to see where we stand. Hopefully it will be an exciting season.”

https://www.verstapp...J0MkiH76NWbN5zw

What else to say. We all want Lewis vs Max fight. Ferrari will not be there.

Edited by Branislav, 17 June 2020 - 11:48.

Maybe the order will be completely different than it seemed at testing...

Maybe the order will be completely different than it seemed at testing...

Like what?

I'm pretty sure Ferrari is 3rd or even 4th car. Mercedes is probably first but if Honda can run their engine within 0,1s Max Verstappen got a chance to make this season interesting.

Like what?

 

I'm pretty sure Ferrari is 3rd or even 4th car. Mercedes is probably first but if Honda can run their engine within 0,1s Max Verstappen got a chance to make this season interesting.

Make that .1 s for the overall car and I'll agree with you. The car design of the Mercs has been superior as well. It's not only Honda who has some catching up to do.

Two totally different concepts. Hard to say which is the best over a whole season featuring different track lay-outs with equal machinery.

Make that .1 s for the overall car and I'll agree with you. The car design of the Mercs has been superior as well. It's not only Honda who has some catching up to do.

Overall I speak.

Max just needs a car within a tenth or two of Mercedes. I think there's an argument to say that over the past 18 months, he's been the most consistent performer across the weekends - even Hamilton had off weekends last year and Bottas isn't consistent enough.

I truly believe he's in for a stellar season.

Max just needs a car within a tenth or two of Mercedes. I think there's an argument to say that over the past 18 months, he's been the most consistent performer across the weekends - even Hamilton had off weekends last year and Bottas isn't consistent enough.

 

I truly believe he's in for a stellar season.

He mention wins on all races. That means he'll win at least half. And that means fighting for the title. Optimistic?

Finally might get chance to see if the kid can walk the walk. Awesome

Max just needs a car within a tenth or two of Mercedes. I think there's an argument to say that over the past 18 months, he's been the most consistent performer across the weekends - even Hamilton had off weekends last year and Bottas isn't consistent enough.

 

I truly believe he's in for a stellar season.

I wouldn't say Hamilton's had any more off weekends than Max last year. He's still the most consistent over a season