The defending champions are here and The No. 1 car is here!
On the afternoon of February 9, Red Bull Racing unveiled its new RB18 car for the 2022 season.
Everything has to start from scratch in the new season, and with the implementation of the new rules, Red Bull Racing's advantage in the past year will no longer exist. Even so, the team's goal is clear: to defend the drivers' championship and end mercedes' record for consecutive titles.
The livery of the new car hasn't changed much from the past, just the sponsors have changed. Oracle has become the team's title sponsor for the 2022 season.
Of course, the car used for display is only a basic model, and the details of the car are not reflected.
Marko said: "This display is mainly for fans and sponsors and does not reveal any details about the car. ”
The test in Barcelona on 23 February will show the full version of the car, although the team will further tune the car before the opening match in Bahrain.
Horner said: "When we start the first race, the car will look different. There will be a lot of R&D improvements throughout the season, and the configuration of the car may change several times. ”
Goal: To defend the title
Horner makes no secret of his goals for the new season.
"We intend to consolidate the goals achieved last year. Our goal is to defend the title. But we don't know if we can adapt to the new rules, maybe other teams will beat us. ”
Whether Red Bull Racing can show the performance of the championship car will not be known until the opening match.
Verstappen said: "We are very clear that it is not every year that there will be such dramatic scenes. That's not good for myself, for the team, for both teams. ”
But Verstappen believes he will have a stronger mental strength in the 2022 season. "The pressure in my head about having to win the world title is gone. I have achieved my goal, and even if I encounter difficulties or bad luck, I can face it more easily. ”
"We don't know exactly how the car is going, and we're looking forward to it. I'm looking forward to how the car will perform the first time it hits the track. We took some time to get used to the car and it wasn't easy. ”
Honda Kosuke left and right
Perez, who has experienced a low-low season at Red Bull, said: "I am looking forward to the new season and can't wait to drive RB18. All of us are starting from scratch and this year is going to be an exciting one. ”
"Last year we gave our all until the last lap and we are ready for 2022 as well. The new rules will increase competition on the track, and I hope that the drivers will have more confrontations and competitions to improve each other. We have a lot to learn and adapt to, and the new rules make the game more interesting. ”
In addition to the old rider combination, Red Bull's engine partner Honda will also continue to provide support, although it has already announced its official withdrawal from F1 in 2021.
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