The new Ferrari engines caused cooling problems pre-season which saw testing time limited, and for the most part the team were bogged down in the midfield. This situation was exacerbated by RBR abandoning development on the RB2 during the season to let new Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey concentrate on 2007's challenger.
The introduction of the new Ferrari engines caused thermal issues before the start of the season, which limited testing time and hindered the team's progress. The team was largely stuck in midfield throughout the season, and this situation worsened when RBR abandoned development on the RB2 during the season to allow their Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey, to focus on designing 2007's racing car.