Source: REUTERS/PAUL CHILDS
[Saba Sports News] The recent F1 Bahrain
preseason came to a close, with a significant focus on the performance of Red
Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen and his new car, the RB20. Verstappen’s
impressive lap time of 1 minute 32 seconds 548 on the first day of testing,
putting him one second ahead of the competition, garnered attention from the
global audience. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and Aston Martin driver
Fernando Alonso secured the second and third positions, respectively, in the
morning session. Following the event, Alonso, representing Aston Martin Racing,
shared his thoughts on Red Bull Racing’s RB20 in an interview with the media.
He openly acknowledged the likelihood of Red Bull Racing dominating the
upcoming F1 season. Alonso expressed, “I can’t speak for other teams, but
I believe Verstappen will become the world champion again, and Red Bull will
continue their dominance. The surprises they’ve brought with their new concept
this year are noteworthy. We’ll just have to wait and see how they
perform.” The RB20 has undergone significant evolution compared to its
predecessor, with notable changes seen in the floor panel, diffuser, side
hatch, and hood areas.