F1 reportedly set to implement a DRS rule change that could put a dent in Red Bull’s 2023 domination
Red Bull's DRS advatage is unmatched in the 2023 season.
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The Red Bull Formula 1 team has brutally dominated its completion this year on the back of the mighty RB19. The car has proved extremely fast in straight lines, but the team could be dealt a major blow in the near future. It has recently been reported that F1 is pondering over the banning of DRS in qualifying
The ardent fans of the pinnacle of motor racing know how big of a speed difference DRS makes. During the ongoing F1 season, Red Bull has got the most effective DRS system, and if F1’s potential new rule eventually makes it into the sport, it is going affect Max Verstappen and Co.
The RB19 is easily the fastest car on the 2023 F1 grid, but despite this fact, there have been instances where Red Bull could secure pole position only by the skin of their teeth. If the DRS gets disabled as reported, it would most definitely bring the other top teams into play, at least when it comes to single-lap pace.
It is a common belief that with DRS, the Milton-Keynes-based team has been able to run the RB19 at speeds of around 340.8km/h. This pace is extremely fast in F1 terms, and if the potential DRS rule goes through, Christian Horner and the rest of the Red Bull crew will not sound like a happy bunch they are now.
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The Red Bull F1 team has performed at a very high level in 2023
While many rumors are circling F1 throwing a curveball toward Max Verstappen’s team, the fact is that the Austrian outfit has been simply sensational this year. They have been at the top of their game in all departments, putting them in an extremely advantageous position in the 2023 world championship.
As things stand, Red Bull has so far managed 503 points in the Constructors Championship, whereas Mercedes, currently in the second position, has only got 247 points on the board. The mammoth gap gives a clear representation of how superior the Red Bull F1 team has proven to be this year.
While the 2023 campaign is currently in its summer break, people are going to expect them to hit the ground running straight away from the very first race of the second leg. Moreover, considering that the Dutch GP is Max Vestappen’s home race, it becomes a must-win race for the Austrian team.
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