The first big upgrade is being prepared by Scuderia for Grand Prix of Barcelonawith rumors saying that these will include a new floor and diffuser, redesigned side air vents and weight reduction with the use of even lighter, glossy paint in some parts of the car.
Its director Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner stated about the specific upgrades, that he is waiting for the return of Ferrari in battle this three days, while the team counselor, Helmut Marco he mentioned that from their side they are also preparing upgrades for Grand Prix of Spain.
What Horner said:
“Barcelona has a new challenge ahead, with a lot of quick turns, and we know that Ferrari is strong in this area.
In Miami we had enough speed in the straights to be able to defend. We have chosen the right balance in the settings in relation to the final speed. Obviously things are very different this year. There is no rake angle (s.s .: the angle of the floor relative to the road surface), so we developed a car with good speed in the straight, and we have seen it in almost every race this year ”
What Helmut said:
“In Spain we will have new parts. With these we will be able to finally reach what is ideal [κατώτο] weight. So far, we were well above the limit of 798 kg ”
For what he touched Binotgiven Red Bull’s pace of development, given the $ 140 million budget limit for each team this year, Marco has denied that his team has any concerns:
“We are on the same level as Ferrari. The difference in the future will come from the ability of everyone to get the best out of the car on the track. We are continuing our battle with Ferrari and we are confident that the FIA ​​will resolve this issue. “
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