The Red Bull changes face already during the first day of testing: after having covered a hundred laps with the body closed, the Milton Keynes technicians have decided to open some hot air vents.
On the sides of the cockpit of the RB18, 25 gills have been opened to improve the cooling of the Honda power unit in the hottest races.
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB18 with the body completely closed
Photo by: Franco Nugnes
In spite of the openings that stand out in the flared belly of the Ferrari, the gills of the Red Bull will be about fifteen centimeters wide and the various properly oriented profiles are very close together.
The world champion team has given us proof of the modularity of the RB18 which can change its appearance according to the characteristics of the track: it is not an exclusive of Adrian Newey’s car because there are many cars that have been designed to be easily adapted to the vary in conditions.
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