F1 News: Red Bull designer Newey calls for changes to car’s aerodynamics.
F1 News: Red Bull designer Newey calls for changes to car’s aerodynamics.
Adrian Newey, Red Bull’s technical director, is known as the mastermind behind the RB19, the rocket ship that propelled the team to victory in 2023, and has discovered that improving aerodynamics is just as important in Formula 1 racing as it is in road cars . Because advances in elite motorsports often seep into everyday cars. The sport is set to receive a major overhaul in 2026, including the replacement of traditional Formula 1 combustion engines with streamlined V6s and electric motors. In addition to these changes, there are reports that the rules will evolve and place greater emphasis on improving aerodynamic performance. Since 2011, the Frequency Reduction System (DRS) has been applied to straight sections of race tracks to improve the acceleration of F1 cars. However, FIA head of single-seater racing Nicolas Tombazis said the cornering DRS concept is also being considered for future Formula 1 races. Newey also explains that “to achieve less drag, there will inevitably be a change in wing angle from a straight line,” which Newey believes is a “good goal” rather than a bad goal.
