Red Bull F1 representative “Mercedes’s” abnormal “straight speed has been sealed”[F1-Gate .com]

Christian Horner, team representative for Red Bull F1, believes that the “abnormal” straight-line speed of the Mercedes W12 has been sealed in Qatar.

The fierce battle between Mercedes and Red Bull Honda F1 on and off the track continues in the second half of the 2021 season. The Red Bull F1 camp is causing a whirlwind of speculation that Mercedes has hinted at regulation violations, including the rear wing, to increase the straight speed of the car.

At the previous F1 Qatar Grand Prix, Red Bull F1 team representative Christian Horner said the lower flap of the Mercedes rear wing was bent at high speeds, as evidence of the “score mark” on the end plate. Pointed out.

Toto Wolff, the head of the Mercedes F1 team, argued that he saw “ghosts” in the speculation of the Red Bull F1 camp.

However, at the F1 Qatar Grand Prix, the FIA ​​(International Automobile Federation) introduced a new load test on the rear wing as part of confirming that fact. The test was conducted for investigative purposes only and was not part of legal verification, but Christian Horner forces Mercedes to tweak the rear wing to avoid problems with its informal investigation. I think it was enough.

“I think I’ve seen an unusual straight line speed in recent races,” said Christian Horner.

“I think Toto is having a hard time explaining that the linear speed has improved, leaving nothing changed.”

“But for the first time since Silverstone, it’s encouraging to be able to match their linear speed and exponential growth in the race.”

“I’m glad to see it well guarded. I’m confident that the tests introduced should have eradicated the ability to go around.”

In fact, in Qatar, there was only a slight difference in the top speeds of the Mercedes and Red Bull Honda F1.

However, Toto Wolff’s small delta at Losail International Circuit suggests that it is due to a truck layout in favor of the Mercedes F1 with a high downforce aerodynamic package.

And Toto Wolff believes Red Bull F1 could make another fuss at the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix next weekend.

“Have they ever shown any data or photos about linear performance?” Toto Wolff said of Christian Horner’s remarks.

“This is a non-power sensitive track. Interestingly, I think they did a good job. The linear speed on the big wing (high downforce) was the same as us.”

“I’m happy if they’re happy”

“Let’s move on to Saudi Arabia. There may be comments again. In a sense, the discussion that has been started or launched can no longer be followed.”

“I made the decision to keep up with myself and the team to comment on the rumors coming from that side.”

Asked about how the title battle will unfold in the last two rounds in Jeddah and Abu Dhabi, Christian Horner said a small margin would determine the outcome of the championship.

“I think it will be tight. The next track should definitely be in favor of Mercedes. I don’t know what will happen to the refurbished Abu Dhabi,” added Christian Horner.

“But it was incredibly tight. For those final races, we led 8 points in the drivers’ championship and reduced the championship lead in the constructor to 5 points.”

“Both are perfectly on target. That’s great. We’re at the climax of this world championship right now.”

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