FIA Has JUST RELEASED Max Verstappen's Hidden Secret!.

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There's no denying Red Bull's absolute dominance over the past few seasons, including the current one. But is it solely down to Verstappen's skill, their engine performance, or their tire management? To answer that, we must delve into what makes the RB18, RB19, and RB20 so exceptionally fast. Is it just the drivers? There's something that even gives Checo the edge, suggesting it's not solely driver-dependent but has to do with a variable that remains consistent throughout the race: the tires. Initially, observers noticed remarkably high straight-line speeds on Red Bull cars. However, what experts later discerned was Red Bull's adeptness at preserving tire performance throughout race weekends.An example of this was witnessed at the South Polygram circuit last year, particularly when the RB19, the most dominant Red Bull car thus far, faced a challenge for the lead from McLaren's Lando Norris. Fans anticipated an intense battle at the front, but excitement waned after just 15 laps when Norris began to lose pace. Reflecting on this after the race, Norris acknowledged staying competitive for the initial 10 to 15 laps but struggled with tire degradation thereafter. The degradation rate, approximately one tenth every two laps, was observed directly from the racetrack. Red Bull's cars experienced significantly less degradation, especially considering the potent Honda engine's power output. This discrepancy between power and tire degradation perplexes observers, challenging conventional understanding. Since Pirelli became the official tire supplier for Formula One and Two in 2011, deliberate measures were taken to increase tire degradation. This was aimed at promoting more pit stops, strategic diversity, and consequently, heightened excitement for fans. Five different compounds were introduced, spanning from the hardest, labeled as C0, to the softest, known as C5. Each compound exhibited differing levels of degradation, with softer tires degrading at a faster rate. However, this is just one aspect of the broader scenario.