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2022 they were stiffer than Ferrari but across the grid they weren't too stiff. 2023 most teams got softer but RB was on the stiffer side. In '24 they're arguably running the stiffest of any teamFW17 wrote: β30 Sep 2024, 13:53Weren't they stiff since start of this rules cycle in 2022?
Salvation, hopefullyorganic wrote: β30 Sep 2024, 00:19Floor is the base of the package. Maybe they can bring a Flexiwing as well.Paa wrote: β29 Sep 2024, 23:14What kind of upgrades do we expect for Austin? Based on comments around the team (mostly Marko) it will be substantial. Besides the floor/diffuser which is obvious.
I kind of hope for new wings as well. With new profile and/or with more flexing?
Bodywork? For some reason I don't expect it to change.
Suspension? Probably would be too much at this time of the season.
Anything else?
A revised construction of the front wing is also set to be brought, which will allow the team to exploit the flexibility of the elements like Ferrari did in Singapore, but with the aim of not purely increasing performance.
In theory, the programmed flexibility of the profiles of the front wing will allow great incidences of the flaps, thus providing greater load at low speed and reducing understeer through corners.
And a comment from Max about expectationsFrom RacingNews365's sources, Red Bull's Austin upgrades will look at revisiting of the front section of the floor to vary the pressure underneath in the initial section of the Venturi channels
"Obviously I donβt expect it to go like last year, where we dominated the whole season, but I feel confident that we can get back to fighting for the win very soon.β
Parc ferme is not enforced anymore between sprint and race so the issue really is about not damaging the new parts during the sprint race and understanding what true race pace would look like after the pitstops. Red Bull need to see if they have gotten the basics right in fp1 and make adjustments after the sprint.venkyhere wrote: β01 Oct 2024, 06:15I fear the team is 'playing up' this upgrade to keep fans and sponsors happy as part of PR.
Typical media strategy is to underpromise before and overdeliver after.
Remember, COTA is a sprint weekend. So the luxury of a typical 'setup buildup' of a normal race weekend is not available.
The car has simply been understeering in slow speed all season. Improving that doesn't mean it'll ruin checo's form. Less understeer in the slow speed and still a stable rear / connected platform shouldn't mean checo struggles moreVettel165 wrote: β01 Oct 2024, 12:52In theory, the programmed flexibility of the profiles of the front wing will allow great incidences of the flaps, thus providing greater load at low speed and reducing understeer through corners.
So they are making the car that would suit Max more. If he has a good front end he can deliver the magic, his driving style is similar to Schumacher, he can live with a lot of oversteer in the corners. I would say he can bring that extra 0,3-0,5s if he has the car under his liking. Just like Alonso did in 2012, 2010 and in many years with second, or even third best car he won the races. Perez perfomance might get even worse from now on.