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> generally accepted that Red Bull's "secret sauce" is the car

Only partially; Newey is a generational talent at what he does but if it were just that, Checo would be way ahead of where he is.

Unless your assertion is that he has a LACK of talent that counteracts the car's advantage?

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Max's preference and ability to handle a very pointy front-end allows for more control of the aero across the entire car and is generally regarded as the best (fastest) way to design a car. Checo (as well as many other drivers) do not handle that set up as well. Newey's talent is undeniable, too.

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