Red Bull still expect strong 2022 car despite extended 2021 focus
Ben Issatt
24 January 2022

Horner heaped praise on the team in Milton Keynes for their efforts.

"I think the team have been outstanding," he continued, "because to keep a development rate on a new set of regulations and keep a focus on this year’s car has taken a monumental effort.”

"The commitment shown by all of the team, throughout the team, has been phenomenal.”

"But we will only see when we come back in a couple of months’ time, with completely new cars.”

https://www.bitchute.com/video/4Ry0ERB2PTn3/


Horner: The engine will be branded as a Red Bull engine
Editor
23 January, 2022

The Red Bull team principal told RacingNews365: “It will be branded as a Red Bull engine. As part of our agreement with Honda, the engines continue to be assembled in Japan, in Sakura, with support and technical assistance from Japan.

Asked if they would be transferring the process to their factory, Horner replied: “Most likely. It’s something we’re in discussion about at the moment. The probability is that the engines will, as per 2022, continue to be produced and built in Japan and shipped to us.”

All the working personnel from HRD UK will transfer over to us

He added: “We’re very grateful to Honda to provide that olive branch as we transition into being an engine manufacturer. They’ll come as sealed units from Japan; all the race support will happen from Japan as well this year. It’s a technical agreement, so it’s very broad brush at the moment.”

Further information;

https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/01...l-engine-rb18/


New Red Bull engine chief to join in May after Mercedes agreement
• Hamilton Lyndon-Griffiths

Hodgkinson’s arrival is seen as a coup by Red Bull given he has worked for Mercedes for over 20 years and been the German manufacturer’s head of mechanical engineering since 2017.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said at the time of Hodgkinson’s signing that his proven track record proved he was capable of “leading a like-minded team of highly skilled engineers.”

Hodgkinson is not the only Mercedes team member to make the switch to Red Bull, with five other engine staff also making the move over to Milton Keynes last year.

https://readmotorsport.com/2022/01/2...des-agreement/


Formula 1: Max Verstappen sends warning to Lewis Hamilton & co. ahead of next season
By George Dagless
Published: 24 Jan 2022, 10:58

Max Verstappen has said that he feels as though he can improve in several areas and make tweaks to get even better as a driver, in a potential warning to Lewis Hamilton and the rest of the Formula 1 field.

Providing the Red Bull is quick enough - and there's no reason why it shouldn't be - Verstappen will surely be one of those drivers to adapt quicker than most given his talent, but he himself admits that there are still areas that he would like to improve on in terms of his overall driving approach:

The Red Bull man is one of the best drivers on the grid so if he feels there are areas that he can get better in that is ominous for the rest of the field.

https://www.givemesport.com/1826371-...of-next-season


Verstappen explains where he can improve in 2022
Max Verstappen might have clinched the World Championship in 2021, but the Red Bull driver still feels that he can work on areas for improvement going forwards.
Author Anna Francis
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"For me, I always say to myself, you're never perfect in any area," Verstappen said in an interview with personal sponsor CarNext.

"So let's say you're at 98 percent, whatever you can call it, I always look at it [as something] I can always improve.

"Because it's not, 'I can improve massively in this or massively in that'. It's just tiny things, or, how can I try to influence the weekend a bit better?

Further analysis;

https://racingnews365.com/verstappen...mprove-in-2022