“The car does everything I want,” Max Verstappen’s massive smile after testing a warning to rivals over Red Bull RB-20’s pace

Max Verstappen seemed to be delighted with the Red Bull RB-20 after pre-season testing.

“The car does everything I want,” Max Verstappen’s massive smile after testing a warning to rivals over Red Bull RB-20’s pace

Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen and RB20 (Via IMAGO)

Max Verstappen and Red Bull have dominated Formula 1 in recent years. The Dutch driver had a record-breaking campaign in 2023. Subsequently, all eyes remain on this successful pairing for the upcoming season. Now. Verstappen has expressed his joy regarding the new radically-designed RB-20 after pre-season testing in Bahrain.

After the conclusion of the three-day pre-season test in Bahrain, Verstappen claimed that the new car performed as per his demands. The 26-year-old’s satisfaction was visible as the Dutch driver had a huge smile on his face. Certainly, this shows that Red Bull will be heading to the season opener on a high.

The car does everything I want.
Max Verstappen said.
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Previously, it was reported that Max Verstappen might have hidden the true pace of the RB-20. Milton Keynes reportedly used a low-power hybrid mode for the Dutchman with extra fuel. Despite such a strategy, Verstappen’s impressive pace was evident throughout the test. As such, rivals would be warned about the pace of the reigning world champion. Fernando Alonso has already stated that the 26-year-old will win the 2024 F1 title.

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Max Verstappen and Red Bull happy with RB-20

Red Bull’s Adrian Newey-designed RB-20 had major changes compared to its predecessor. Christian Horner claimed that his engineers took a radical approach instead of simply evolving last year’s car. Moreover. Max Verstappen reckoned that the team pushed to the limit with the ambitious new design.

Max Verstappen driving the RB-20 in pre-season testing
Max Verstappen driving the RB-20 in pre-season testing (Via IMAGO)

Certainly, Verstappen and Red Bull remain the favorites for the season opener in Bahrain. The reigning world champions are believed to be a massive step ahead of their rivals despite the work done by the likes of Ferrari and McLaren. Notably, Charles Leclerc claimed that the Scuderia faced no unpleasant surprises.

Nevertheless, fans would be hoping that Max Verstappen faces a challenge from the rest of the grid in 2024. Although, the Dutch driver will likely take pole position when the F1 season begins next weekend at the Sakhir International Circuit.

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