The Austrian GP is approaching, and Red Bull Racing has presented a series of updates for its vehicle, the RB22, aimed at facing the competition. Currently, the team is in fourth position in the constructors’ championship, 52 points away from McLaren, but with a margin of 32 points over Alpine, who are in fifth place.
Red Bull is looking to improve the maneuverability of its car, which has shown some problems in the last races. Among the updates, a redesign of the sidepod stands out, now adjusted to optimize airflow to the radiators. They have also introduced changes to the engine cover and side bodywork to complement the new floor configuration, which includes small modifications to the cooling louvres, preparing for the high temperatures expected during the race.
Furthermore, the floor of the vehicle has been revised, enhancing local downforce and flow conditions for the sidepod and rear parts. These modifications are linked to revisions made to the rear suspension, which now features redesigned fairings to take advantage of the new flow conditions.
Max Verstappen has expressed the importance of these improvements, highlighting the need to increase the car’s performance: “We know we lack performance, so the goal is to improve the vehicle.”
Updates from other teams
Regarding the competition, McLaren is also working on its new wing called ‘Macarena’, although it does not plan to race with it. On their side, Mercedes presents minor improvements to the front suspension fairings.
Ferrari has incorporated a new end to the front wing seen previously in Barcelona, and it is expected to use some test parts during practice. Throughout these updates, other teams like Audi and Cadillac have also made significant improvements. Audi has implemented a new front wing end and several changes to its suspension system and the floor, while Cadillac is looking to improve its MAC-26 with changes to the sidepods and adjustments to the diffuser.
With this array of changes, the Austrian GP promises to be an exciting race, with the battle for technical advantage at the forefront.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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