Red Bull tests different wings with varying success

Si Red Bull wanted to tease Mercedes from the start of the Japanese Grand Prix, it was a failure. Friday on the Suzuka track, as well Max Verstappen which Daniel Ricciardo were unable to get within seven-tenths of the Silver Arrows.

However, it is not for lack of having used different working methods, as Max Verstappen points out. “I'm not completely satisfied with the feelings of the day. Both on the short relays and on the long ones, it was not ideal. I used a different rear wing compared to Daniel, which provided less support. »

So far I'm not too happy. We are lacking grip, so we still have a lot of work to do to improve the car. Let's turn it around #KeepPushing #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/FVtoCuHAuj

- Max Verstappen (@ Max33Verstappen) 5th October, 2018

The quest for a better pace requires the adoption of a compromise. “If we manage to find a mix between top speed and good grip on the rear axle, This should put us in a stronger position for the rest of the weekend. At Suzuka it is imperative to have full confidence in the grip of the car to attack the turns », analyzes the Dutchman.

He believes that “Mercedes is too far ahead at the moment”, but remains convinced “to be able to compete with Ferrari during the race ». Still a teammate for five rounds before joining Renault, Daniel Ricciardo continues the technical debriefing. “In a straight line, we are always in the deficit even if we have as much downforce as the others because they have more power.

金曜日のフリープラクティスが終了。週末に向け準備万端！#JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/K4y2NSCip4

- Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) 5th October, 2018

We catch up a little in the turns of the first sector, but I think that tomorrow (SATURDAY) we will be faster there. » The Australian appreciated the behavior of his rear wing, unlike Max Verstappen. “On one lap, it hardly makes a difference, but over the distance I seemed more satisfied than him with the handling. »