But it would be a mistake to think that the RB19 was so good just because of downforce, as there have been plenty of indications that suspension's impact on its vehicle dynamics was a critical element of its success too.
This isn't to say aero was not important, as it became clear just how much of a trendsetter Red Bull was in this area last year.
There were times when this was especially visible, like the underside of the floor. When this website got a rare look under the revamped Mercedes floor in Monaco, following Lewis Hamilton's practice crash, it showed similarities to the 2022 Red Bull.
A later crash by Sergio Perez showed that Red Bull had developed the floor considerably in the meantime, including a more complex profile of the underbody and kick points towards the rear of the floor.
It was not only the floor where the differences lay though. Because the sidepods are a defining element for the appearance of modern F1 cars, most attention goes to them.
This all means that suspension choice has been somewhat overlooked, but the role it plays in the overall concept of a car and therefore in its success cannot be underestimated.
The biggest variability in this area is between pull-rod and push-rod layouts.
Source: Autosport