Red Bull has been a stalwart on the track throughout the 2023 season, with Max
Red Bull has been a stalwart on the track throughout the 2023 season, with Max Verstappen claiming his third consecutive F1 world title, winning 21 of the 22 Grands Prix. But Ferrari aerodynamics boss Enrico Cardile may have revealed Red Bull’s secret after insisting the Austrian team adopt “new technologies”. His vision could revitalize Mercedes as it aims to build a car that can compete with the silverware in 2024.
After telling Auto Motor and Sport Cardil that some teams have shortened their brake calipers, the Italian said: “I don’t think any other team has smaller calipers. These are called open source components. When your team makes changes, you need to share your CAD design plans with others. We can see them.
“Red Bull introduced new technology this year which is different to what Mercedes and we have used for years. These new gauges can offer weight advantages. You should watch this. “But it doesn’t matter if the piece is a millimeter bigger or smaller. Red Bull is the best example of having a versatile player. All you have to do is work hard and set the right goals.”
As F1 introduces a number of regulatory changes ahead of the 2022 season, Red Bull’s cars have proved far superior to their rivals. Apart from Verstappen and Sergio Perez, the only driver to win the 2023 Grand Prix was Ferrari star Carlos Sainz, while Silver Arrows duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were off the pace. “This car will go down in history as a very special car.” Red Bull chairman Christian Horner said this in November: “We won 21 out of 22 races. Getting eliminated in Singapore gives me room for improvement. But I mean, what a year it was. Most of all, I think it’s due to the men and women in the factory, the entire company and all the support staff. They contributed to the development, delivery and operation of this vehicle.
“I had 22 different locations and won 21 of them. There was rain and wind and various conditions and strategies. It’s been an incredible year and everyone can be proud of what they’ve achieved.
