Red Bull name their surprise threat to the 2022 F1 title & it isn’t Hamilton
January 21, 2022 · by thejudge13

As Max Verstappen attempts to retain his F1 title in 2022, Red Bull fears competition from Carlos Sainz Jr from Ferrari, a surprise to some that Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes isn’t mentioned.

Helmut Marko made a big announcement about Carlos Sainz Jr’s possible chances for the world championship title. The Red Bull boss explained:

“Carlos is a very good driver. The new rules make it difficult to predict this season. But if Ferrari does a great job on its new car, Carlos can definitely fight for the title.”

https://thejudge13.com/2022/01/21/re...isnt-hamilton/


Horner: RB18 taking shape, hitting majority of targets
Jad Mallak
19 January, 2022

Horner was speaking in an interview with RacingNews365.com, as he provided an update on the work being done at Milton Keynes over the winter.

“This is that time of year where everything’s a bit tight,” he said. “It’s lots of long hours and takeaways!

“There’s a lot of hard work going into RB18 [and] it’s taking shape. It’s hitting the majority of its targets so far,” Horner pointed out.

“The team are working incredibly hard, and it’s really coming together. It goes into car build next week, so that’s exciting!” the Briton revealed.

https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/01...ty-of-targets/


Verstappen and Perez set to try out RB18 before pre-season testing
21 Jan 2022, ‎13‎:‎00

Red Bull are planning their usual shakedown for the upcoming RB18, with both Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez due to get behind the wheel.
Author RacingNews365 Staff
Co-author Dieter Rencken

Speaking to RacingNews365.com in a recent, exclusive interview, Team Principal Christian Horner confirmed Red Bull's plans for a shakedown with their new car – the first made for F1's all-new technical regulations.

"In terms of testing, we'll do the usual shakedown, prior to heading down to Barcelona and Bahrain," Horner explained.

"With a new car, it's not a lot at three days a driver – it's pretty intense. But it'll certainly make the first part of the season, for the fans and the followers, more interesting."

https://racingnews365.com/verstappen...season-testing


Mercedes engine head Hodgkinson to join Red Bull in May after teams agree release date
21 January 2022

Red Bull’s new powertrain division has received a shot in the arm with news that the Milton Keynes-based squad have agreed a release date for Ben Hodgkinson to join them from Mercedes as their new Technical Director.

Hodgkinson was Red Bull’s first big signing to their all-new engine department, which was created following Honda’s decision to leave F1, with the news breaking last April.

His key focus – when he starts on May 24 – will be on the engine Red Bull plan to introduce in 2025, when a new PU formula is set to be introduced.

“Mercedes F1 and Red Bull F1 today reached an agreement regarding the appointment of Ben Hodgkinson,” said the two teams in a joint statement on Friday.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...XBe7wY6t9.html


Andretti on Verstappen triumph: ‘Things will never be the same, they’ll be better’
Max Verstappen dramatically beat Sir Lewis Hamilton to the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship in 2021.
by Rob Kershaw
21 January 202221 January 2022

The American affirms that winning the title removes a huge burden off a racing driver.

“You can say all you want, but once you accomplish your ultimate goal, a lot of pressure’s off your shoulders,” he said in an interview with RacingNews365.com.

“There’s no better situation than being more relaxed. Sometimes, when you’re in that frame of mind, you just do things even better.”

https://formula1news.co.uk/andretti-...pressure-2021/