For a business that is as much about design and engineering as it is about sporting talent, we – both fans and journalists – spend an inordinate amount of time harping on about the drivers.
With the August break upon us, a Red Bull seat up for grabs and discord at Ferrari, that isn’t about to change. So let’s spare a thought for the people behind the scenes: the factory workers. It goes without saying that they keep the whole thing going, but we don’t often get to see them on the job.
Infiniti Red Bull Racing (to give it its full name) has produced this great film, entitled Rhythm of the Factory, which shows just what goes into building the RB9. Enjoy.
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