The Race F1 Tech Show Is Red Bull's technical approach hurting driver strategy?
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Nov 6, 2025 Gary Anderson, a former F1 technical director with over 50 years in the sport, dives deep into Red Bull's strategic dilemmas about driver promotions and their technical approach. He emphasizes the need for a balanced car philosophy rather than a Verstappen-centric design. The discussion also covers Oscar Piastri's grip challenges compared to Lando Norris, and how car setups could adapt to the drivers' strengths. Additionally, Gary shares memories of modest F1 budgets from the 1970s and explores modern tech changes that could have influenced past teams.
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Jordan 191's Magic At Interlagos
- Gary recalls Jordan 191 feeling 'phenomenal' through the long right-hander at Interlagos in 1991.
- He remembers massive Brazilian crowds and Ayrton Senna's home-track atmosphere.
Balanced Cars Aid Driver Development
- Red Bull's junior cars have been built with a more balanced, less 'pointy' philosophy than the senior team car.
- Gary warns training drivers on an overly pointy car risks making them error-prone rather than faster.
Give Promising Juniors A Second Shot
- Give promising juniors another chance if initial stints were compromised by car issues.
- Gary would put Liam Lawson alongside Max's partner and add F2 talents to Racing Bulls.