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Red Bull’s old wind tunnel fear? Pierre Waché says ‘less risk’ in 2026
- Pierre Waché said the risk of wind tunnel correlation issues has been reduced for 2026.
- Red Bull has invested in a new, state‑of‑the‑art wind tunnel at Milton Keynes to cut correlation risk.
- The wind tunnel upgrade is part of broader steps to improve data accuracy and development decisions.
- The article notes past correlation struggles during the 2024 season with the RB20’s development.
- Wind tunnels are described as critical yet complex laboratories for aerodynamic decisions.
- Ferrari and McLaren upgraded wind tunnels recently, setting benchmarks for accuracy.
- The piece emphasizes the historical significance of Red Bull’s wind tunnel facility near Milton Keynes.
- Horner described the wind tunnel’s history as a relic from the Cold War era.
- PlanetF1 plans to keep readers updated with more coverage on 2026 developments.
- The report contrasts Red Bull’s upgrades with rivals' ongoing improvements.
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