They keep crying about it, but in reality they just have to think twice about what they will be testing, especially in WT. They already confirmed they are now more efficient, so that was a between-the-lines confirmation they aren't hurt in a meaningful way.AR3-GP wrote: ↑01 Mar 2023, 06:39https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/183955/u ... mical.html
The budget cap penalty is definitely having an influence. They aren't free to experiment in the windtunnel as much as other teams.
If what we are seeing already is the case, I don't think the season is going to be straight forward at all for RB. They are at great risk of being out developed by Mercedes and Ferrari. Max will have to be driving within an inch of his life to maximize the early part of the season.