The design rule Red Bull’s exploiting with an unusual concept

Red Bull’s transformative Formula 1 car upgrade package features a “smart and innovative” design that exploits a concession in the rules considered legal for now.F1’s development race is in a fascinating early phase after the first major updates were revealed at the Miami Grand Prix, including three of the top four teams.Red Bull was among those to bring various changes from the front of the car to the back, with striking visible changes – such as a large diveplane added to the front wing, and the rotation of the new rear wing into an upside-down position – the most immediately obvious at the time.A comprehensive floor and bodywork overhaul with revised bib geometry, a new sidepod inlet and updated engine cover with a high-walled sidepod and wide ‘waterslides’ also meant a very clear shift in bo …