The builder’s title is Red Bull RB19

The builder’s title is Red Bull RB19.

Former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan has told David Coulthard that there is no chance of Mercedes and Ferrari leapfrogging Red Bull and “running” F1 2024. Red Bull set new standards for dominance in Formula 1 last season, taking 21 of 22 Grand Prix victories, 19 of which went to reigning triple world champion Max Verstappen.

This left Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and Aston Martin competing for ‘best of the rest’ status, which seemed to change every weekend. With the rules set to remain unchanged in F1 2024, Mercedes and Ferrari are looking for new rivals to take on Red Bull, but Jordan doesn’t rate the chances high even if the grid closes. consolation.

“They should get first and second next year and run away with the constructors,” Jordan predicted of Red Bull on the Formula Success podcast. “Max, can you get 20 Grand Prix wins? Can you improve your ranking this year?” I have no opinion because the car is a concertina if the rules are not changed next year.

At the time, 13-time Grand Prix winner Coulthard backed Mercedes and Ferrari to make big gains in F1 2024, suggesting they “definitely” spent the second half of last season mastering their preparations for F1 2024. “Red Bull are special and I agree they are unlikely to win next year,” he said.

“But I’d like to ask you EJ: Unless there’s a drastic rule change next year, Mercedes, Ferrari and others have spent most of the second half of the season saying, ‘Look at us.’ “We must do. our best next year.” “Then they really have to get close, otherwise Red Bull can win where they are.”

Jordan told him no, showing that his cycling friend and Red Bull design expert Adrian Newey had a real push. This clearly shows that he has a lot of confidence in the Red Bull situation.

“No. No way. It’s simple.” Jordan replied to Coulthard. “When you build a car and you have someone like Adrian Newey and his team with all the right points, it’s fantastic to hit a milestone like this. Because you can never win. We can look back in 20 years. age. age. In 30 years we will say: “2023 was a very good achievement”.

“So I think this has been a good season for Max Verstappen and Red Bull. “So remember, my cycling buddy for the second half of the year is none other than Adrian Newey. He said he was behind. He did not participate in the Abu Dhabi race because he rode late in the race. These are the small pieces to create the puzzle for next year’s Red Bull cars.

“You know what kind of person Adrian is. He doesn’t give up much. But by the way he acts and talks, you can tell he’s very handsome and very happy where he is. “If you compare him to someone from Mercedes, Ferrari or Aston Martin, it doesn’t matter who he’s up against. It takes time for a team to accomplish everything or even come close to it. Being a Red Bull.

“Some teams will get closer in time, but Red Bull will go further, so I think later in the season different teams will try to face each other and it will be a big battle.” For them. With Mercedes and Ferrari leading the pack, it’s time for Red Bull to hone their talents at home for next year’s car. “So I think we can have this car ready for five or six months next year. “I don’t see anyone approaching them.”

Verstappen will be looking to match Sebastian Vettel’s achievements in F1 2024 for Red Bull by winning a fourth consecutive World Championship.