Red Bull poised to rebound in Miami after major RB22 overhaul
GPblog readers back Red Bull’s new RB22 upgrade, unveiled at Silverstone, believing it can erase a sluggish start and spark a four‑team battle in Miami despite trailing Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren.
Red Bull’s season has stalled at 16 points from three races, leaving the team behind Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and even the surprise‑performing Haas and Alpine. A substantial aero upgrade spotted at Silverstone has the paddock buzzing, and 75 % of GPblog readers now expect the revamped RB22 to turn the tide in Miami.
Why it matters:
- An early points deficit puts Red Bull’s title hopes on a razor‑thin rope; a strong Miami finish could keep the championship fight alive.
- Proving a major aero overhaul works would re‑establish Red Bull as the sport’s benchmark for innovation.
The details:
- Dive plane on the endplate – creates a vortex that seals the floor, cutting under‑car turbulence and boosting down‑force.
- Reshaped sidepods – a stepped, downward‑sloping upper surface channels airflow cleanly to the rear diffuser for better stability.
- Re‑engineered bargeboards and front‑wing – match the new floor concept and echo solutions used by rivals at Silverstone.
What's next:
- Miami GP next weekend will be the first real race‑condition test of the RB22’s new aero package.
- If the upgrade clicks, Red Bull could re‑join a four‑team front‑row battle with Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren.
- Barcelona pre‑season testing will supply further data for fine‑tuning the floor seal and cooling ducts.
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