Red Bull boss Christian Horner has cited McLaren’s unique front wing design as a potential area it has exploited to become the benchmark team in Formula 1 in 2024. McLaren dominated proceedings on F1’s return at Zandvoort last weekend as Lando Norris turned pole position into a dominant 22-second win over Max Verstappen. The Woking-based […]
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has cited McLaren’s unique front wing design as a potential area it has exploited to
Doesn’t really sound like whining to me, at least in this article. Just an acknowledgement that McLaren (and Mercedes) have gotten something right with their front wing design that suits their respective cars.
I do wonder if Red Bull started focusing on next year’s car too early in the season thinking it would be a repeat of last year after Max got out to a strong start. Now they are on the back foot as it looks like the constructors could go to McLaren, and if Max has some bad luck (like a DNF or 2) the drivers could get competitive as well.
Doesn’t really sound like whining to me, at least in this article. Just an acknowledgement that McLaren (and Mercedes) have gotten something right with their front wing design that suits their respective cars.
I do wonder if Red Bull started focusing on next year’s car too early in the season thinking it would be a repeat of last year after Max got out to a strong start. Now they are on the back foot as it looks like the constructors could go to McLaren, and if Max has some bad luck (like a DNF or 2) the drivers could get competitive as well.