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Red Bull Racing Conducts Shakedown of 2024 F1 Car “RB20” Amidst Controversy

Red Bull Racing will carry out a shakedown of the 2024 F1 car “RB20”. Christian Horner, currently under investigation for “inappropriate behavior” towards a worker, would also have been present. Red Bull Racing announced the announcement of the 2024 F1 car “RB20” on February 15 (Thursday), but two days before, the team moved to the Silverstone circuit and conducted a shakedown of the RB20.

In a video posted on social media, Max Verstappen can be seen driving the RB20 number 1, as well as David Coulthard in the cockpit of the RB1. Team representative Christian Horner was also present. Horner is being questioned by Red Bull lawyers over allegations of “inappropriate behaviour” towards a female employee, with the first inconclusive inquiry held in London last Friday. Horner, who is said to be sacked as team principal if found guilty, appeared at Silverstone for the RB20 shakedown on Tuesday 13th and is expected to take part in Thursday’s unveiling. He also said the report into the investigation into Horner could take several weeks to complete, and that he would likely take charge of the team after pre-season testing and the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, while today’s RB20 . The shakedown is just a The “launch version” and the actual changes to the car will be revealed in Bahrain. However, after the engine starts, the completion of the shakedown of the new car on the circuit can be seen as a positive sign for full-scale pre-season testing. Max Verstappen and David Coulthard (who is in RB1) drive side by side pic.twitter.com/EKJs5RcWqn — RBR Daily (@RBR_Daily) February 13, 2024


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