SUMMARY
- Red Bull fans worry about strange RB20 engine noise.
- Expectations soar as RB20 aims to outdo its predecessor, sparking social media buzz.
As the 2024 Formula 1 season is just around the corner, everyone in and around the grid has high expectations from Red Bull and the new RB20. The kind of sovereignty the reigning champions have exercised throughout the 2023 campaign remains unmatched. While the teams concentrate solely on surpassing the Bulls, the latest news about their newest challenger worries RB fans.
Max Verstappen and the Austrian outfit wrapped up the previous season after creating an unbelievable winning streak which ended with a spectacular win at Abu Dhabi. Verstappen’s trial drive in the RB20 caused quite a stir among fans, particularly due to an unusual noise emanating from the car that caught them off guard. The test run happened in Silverstone, just hours ahead of their grand reveal.
Fans are concerned about the strange RB20 engine noise
As a successor of a masterpiece like RB19, the new Red Bull car has raised the standards a little too high. Expectations are strong that it will establish itself as an aggressive rival this season. Keen observers on social media caught wind of something peculiar. It was a distinct whirring sound caused by the car’s movements on the damp track.
This is what the fans had to say about it:
we are fkd
pic.twitter.com/xtOYkR0RmS— River (@dannysweatsric) February 15, 2024
The car received a mixed bundle of reactions. While many believed that it would prove itself as a phenomenal machine this year as well, many others had a pessimistic outlook.
they built an actual rocket this time wtf why does it sound like that…. pic.twitter.com/2eVtcqwx2E
— bia (@LNFOURS) February 15, 2024
The sound of that engine.. 🥵pic.twitter.com/oHgjIrXPcZ
— RBR Daily (@RBR_Daily) February 14, 2024
Naturally, speculation arose regarding the source of the noise, with some suggesting it could just be the tires displacing water. As Red Bull and their champion driver are ready to face the challenge from rivals, the new developments in the car offer a reason to worry.
Red Bull’s latest revelation: A game-changer for rivals
The Austrian team is facing internal challenges, but maintaining focus on their 2024 Formula 1 season goals is crucial. Having dominated the past two seasons, sustaining such success is not a child’s play. Despite winning 38 out of 44 races under the current ground-effect regulations, Red Bull is determined to push the boundaries further.
According to the team principal, Christian Horner, “It’s an evolution of last year’s car, obviously, and it’s our 20th version. I’m conscious that our opponents are still pushing very hard and I’ve seen a few cars that have been released that look similar in theme to what we launched with last year.”
Their quest to maximize downforce and lessen the weight of the car is unwavering, and they continue to explore until they find what is effective. The car features extended cooling gulleys, signaling a potential shift in aerodynamic strategy for Red Bull. They aim to withhold some of the design details from competitors until the testing kicks off.