Always one of the most anticipated launches of the pre-season period, Red Bull has confirmed the new RB14 will be revealed on February 19th.
This winter has seen a change in approach by the Milton Keynes outfit after starting work earlier on this year’s design in an effort to avoid the early season lack of competitiveness that has hindered them in recent years.
Last season saw Red Bull playing catch up throughout after their initial philosophy failed but, known for their in-season development, their car was almost an equal for Mercedes and Ferrari by the end, scoring wins in Malaysia and Mexico in addition to the lucky victory in Baku.
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There is also increased pressure to fight for the title with their drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen chomping at the bit, for the Australian, results in early races will be crucial as he decides whether to sign a new contract or look elsewhere for 2019.
Much of that will also depend on engine supplier Renault, who has continued to lag behind their rivals both in performance and reliability and were responsible for eight of Red Bull’s 13 retirements last year.
For this year, the Austrian energy drinks giant also welcomes an increased partnership with Aston Martin as title sponsor.
