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@Meza994As much as Hamilton is the master of spin, this is quite the accusation. Additionally, with all the teams coming with upgrades and new floors and philosophies, there doesn't seem to be another team that has imitated the Red Bull DRS.
Admittedly, I can just about get my head around how the system works but all the other teams would likely know how to copy it and get it working on their respective cars? It must have been discussed internally by all teams, and what worth would it be to throw shade on RB unless they had some evidence? I just find it interesting. RB haven't been as dominant in the last few races. It could even be the new tyre construction but there were reports of the new sidepods bringing two tenths of time this weekend?
As you said @Meza994 there are plenty of variables, it's fun to speculate (maybe I'm hoping there is truth to it so we can get some proper fights at the front).
@TotosHeadphones Accidentally closed the tab in which i was an unnecessary long explanation on - its just very difficult copying the entire airflow of a car front wing to rear wing to imitate a DRS advantage which could only be around 5 kph depending on what you take into consideration..
Regarding the performance of Red Bull in the past races its not as great as you hope and some of it might also just be the development limitations.. But here a sad reminder:
Spain gap 24s Canada gap 9.5s but last year Red Bull wasnt at their strongest either Austria gap 5s - after an extra pitstop so rather 25s gap Silverstone gap before SC 13s after 33/52 laps..
The gap in qualifying got smaller yes but the tyre wear of Red Bull is still unmatched + great energy recovery
@TotosHeadphones Nah you should have hope for it.. Might just be RB dont understand their upgrade yet but maybe its also not really effective and with the limitations they have this year the other teams might catch up till the end of the year - this year is done anyway but next year can still be exciting - unless Newey puts out another masterpiece😑