Toro Rosso also performed very different from race to race last year. You may right about it. But Redbull's situation is a bit different because of data they got by sister team. We just saw only 2 races by now.NL_Fer wrote: ↑04 Apr 2019, 07:40I think the problems ARE comparable between the RB15 en ‘18 MCL. Good racepace, but lacking rear traction to give that extra push during fast laps.rebel wrote: ↑03 Apr 2019, 17:42Its just a feeling. But I think the Honda engine caught Red Bull a bit off-guard.
Reel back to 2018... last year McLaren got on the wrong foot designing a chassis for an engine that performed different ( much worse....) then promised.
This year RB looks to go through the same experience designing a chassis for an engine that performed different (much better....) then promised.
In both cases adjustments are needed to understand and optimize the whole package.
Looks to me RB is doing a 'quicker' job compared to McLaren. First of all by starting of at a higher level, and secondly by bringing in adjustments (finetuning and fixes) at a faster rate.
Yes maybe they have to play catch-up. But at this rate I'd expect them to be on the podium again when we're in Shanghai.
What it also shows me is that McLaren en Red Bull have the ability to design a very good chassis.
...and in contrast Renault shows again it lacks the ability to design a top performing chassis. (And i'm leaving engine talk out..).
But maybe is it not being suprized by (no) power. Maybe it is just the differance in size, shape, cog, etc. They pu’s are just so different, i’m not suprized the designers need more time to fit it perfectly and in balance with the rest.
McLaren has found it this year. Their rear was fenominal in Bahrain. Let’s hope Redbull can do it quicker.
Hope they will sort it out fast. If they are just clear from b series it is not enough. Redbull must fight for wcc/ Wdc with this package.