Red Bull: torsion bar of rear suspension is mounted horizontally, designed to facilitate the mechanics’ work. Red Bull: the torsion bar of the rear suspension is mounted horizontally.

Red Bull secured a valuable second place in the Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit with the relentless Max Verstappen, always ready to seize every opportunity, even with an RB21 that does not seem capable of matching McLaren’s pace.

The Milton Keynes car is still searching for a baseline setup. After a series of comparative tests in Bahrain, the engineers led by Pierre Waché decided to focus on the shorter nose, which is attached to the second element of the front wing.

The world champion’s engineers have determined that the new solution is a clear step forward, but for now, they have only been able to provide it to the Dutch driver and not to Liam Lawson, simply because the available spare parts were not sufficient to equip both cars.

It is uncertain whether the parts will arrive in time for the Chinese GP, but it is certain that the update will also be available to the New Zealander from Suzuka, a sign that even the top teams have entered the season under pressure.

The first images from the Shanghai paddock reveal an interesting detail on the Red Bull: the torsion bar of the rear suspension is mounted horizontally, allowing for quick replacement on track by opening a dedicated hatch in the bodywork, specifically designed to facilitate the mechanics’ work in the garage.

This is a fascinating detail that highlights the meticulous approach in F1, where solutions are carefully designed to optimize session time and ensure the driver spends as much time on track as possible.