Adrian Newey on Red Bull's 2024 car - 2024 Bahrain GP Review
Mar 4, 2024
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The podcast delves into Red Bull's Bahrain GP dominance, the competitive order of the grid, and insights from Adrian Newey. They discuss Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, and Carlos Sainz's performances, as well as Ferrari's struggle, Mercedes' race pace, and team dynamics. The topics also include Charles Leclerc's approach, Aston Martin and McLaren's progress, and Alpine's slow start.
Red Bull's dominance in Bahrain may not translate to other tracks, posing a challenge for their continued success.
Carlos Sainz's strategic race performance highlights his improved consistency and skill on the track.
Mercedes faces race pace issues with Hamilton and Russell, affecting their overall performance and competitiveness.
Deep dives
Max Verstappen Takes Victory at Bahrain Grand Prix
Max Verstappen secures his second consecutive victory in Bahrain, claiming the win at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix. Verstappen's flawless performance showcased his dominance in Formula One, leading Red Bull Racing to a strong start in the championship.
Carlos Sainz Impresses with Podium Finish
Carlos Sainz delivers an intelligent and strategic race performance, finishing third despite fierce competition. Sainz's display of skill and calculated overtaking maneuvers earns him praise and recognition for his improved driving consistency.
Lance Stroll's Remarkable Recovery from Last Place
Lance Stroll showcases determination and resilience by progressing from last place on the grid to a remarkable tenth-place finish. Stroll's strategic approach and adaptability in challenging circumstances highlight his potential for strong performances.
Mercedes Faces Challenges with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell
Mercedes encounters difficulties with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell facing issues in the Bahrain Grand Prix. Hamilton's battery problems and Russell's power unit issues impact their race pace, posing challenges for the team's performance.
Alpine Struggles to Find Competitive Edge
Alpine faces a tough start to the season with struggles to find pace and competitiveness in the Bahrain Grand Prix. The team acknowledges performance limitations and emphasizes the need for development and improvements for future races.
After Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez completed a Red Bull 1-2 at the Bahrain Grand Prix, the team's Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey drops by to talk about the RB20’s strengths and how it compares to last year’s record-breaking car.
From the heart of the Bahrain paddock, Tom Clarkson is joined by 1996 World Champion, Damon Hill, and ESPN's Juan Fossaroli, to discuss what they think the competitive order of the grid is after 2024’s season-opener.
You’ll hear reaction from Verstappen, Perez and third-place finisher Carlos Sainz.
Also on the agenda: does Charles Leclerc need to be more ruthless with his team? Why did Mercedes’ race pace fall below expectations? Are Aston Martin and McLaren stronger now than at the end of 2023? And what's behind Alpine's slow start?
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