W13 Unveiling: Mercedes’ Bold Design Raises Expectations, but Reality Differs

Red Bull's Initial Concern and Ultimate Triumph

Red Bull’s Reaction to Mercedes’ Bold Design

Calum Nicholas, a senior power unit assembly technician and operator of the right rear wheel gun for Red Bull, candidly admitted that he was concerned when he first laid eyes on the W13. He recalled thinking, “They’ve done it again, they found something that no one else has found.” The design of the Mercedes car left an impression of potential superiority.