No concerns at Red Bull after crash test failure rumours emerge
RacingNews365.com understands there are no concerns at Red Bull regarding their new RB18 after rumours of the chassis failing FIA crash tests emerged.
29/01/2022, ‎16‎:‎10
Author Thomas Maher
Co-author Dieter Rencken

Rumours have recently emerged regarding Red Bull's 2022 Formula 1 car, with a report in Italian media suggesting that the RB18 has failed the FIA's frontal crash tests for the new regulations.

It would not be the first time an Adrian Newey-penned design has fallen foul of the FIA tests, with Newey's 2003 McLaren MP4-18 never actually taking part in a Grand Prix after being troubled from the start.

The rumours appear to centre on Red Bull's failure to confirm a launch date for the RB18, as the majority of the teams have now done so – including Red Bull sister team AlphaTauri.

Further analysis;

https://racingnews365.com/no-concern...rumours-emerge


Former Top Gear ‘Stig’ warns Red Bull could be hit hard by 2022 shake-up
Sir Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battled for the championship in 2021, and took 19 race wins between them.
by Rob Kershaw
29 January 2022

With scope for development seemingly being largely reduced, McCarthy suggests that this may take some weapons out of the Milton Keynes-based team’s armoury.

“I wonder if the new regs may damage Red Bull a little bit because, you know, as they’re coming down on the arrows, or at least changing the aero, the aerodynamics, principally we’ve always felt that Red Bull are masters in the art of aerodynamics and their downforce may be better than anybody else,” he philosophised.

“Maybe if you take some of those toys away, they might not have that advantage to play on.

“So they might have to look at other things.“

Further insight & analysis;

https://formula1news.co.uk/former-to...2022-shake-up/


Horner wary of rules reset: It'd be foolish to underestimate any team
In an exclusive interview with RacingNews365.com, Christian Horner has offered his thoughts on the 2022 rule changes and how they might impact the pecking order.
29/01/2022, ‎19‎:‎00
Author Dieter Rencken
Co-author Mike Seymour

Horner admitted that the pecking order is difficult to predict, and is not ruling out the prospect of a team leaping forward from the back of the grid.

"I think it's probable that the big teams will be at the front. Which order they'll be in is difficult to predict," Horner told RacingNews365.com in an exclusive interview, when asked if he thinks the momentum will continue from 2021, with Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren in the lead pack.

"The big challenge for 2022 is that one, the budget is reduced by five million, and two, every component is different, is brand-new. [We've got] a new chassis, new steering wheel, new pedals, new suspension – new everything! That obviously carries a considerable cost with it.

Christian Horner full interview;

https://racingnews365.com/horner-war...imate-any-team


Lewis Hamilton warned Max Verstappen's new Red Bull car 'already as good as title winner'
MERCEDES superstar Lewis Hamilton has been given an ominous warning ahead of his bid to regain the world championship.
By ANDREW GAMBLE
18:51, Sat, Jan 29, 2022

World champion Max Verstappen will have a fast car as he attempts to defend his title in 2022, with Red Bull’s 2022 machinery allegedly as quick as the 2021 version. Red Bull are one of four teams yet to announce the presentation date of the new car ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Motorsport.com reported the new Red Bull car did not pass the frontal crash test, which perhaps has delayed the Milton Keynes-based outfit’s announcement.

However, Red Bull Racing chief technical officer Adrian Newey is reportedly not worried.

There have been several reports that the RB18 is already faster than the RB16B in the simulator.

Further news;

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...s-title-winner


Verstappen’s salary already ‘close to limit’, say Red Bull
Date published: January 29 2022 - Mark Scott

We have already seen team principal Christian Horner recently sign a new five-year deal to remain as Red Bull boss and Verstappen appears to be the next high-profile Red Bull employee on the list.

“We are in the process of extending all contracts by five years to ensure continuity within Red Bull,” motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko is quoted has having told Autorevue.

“We will be having talks with Max in the coming weeks. His manager was difficult to approach because his son and Jos Verstappen were at the 24-hour race in Dubai.”

More here;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/max-ve...d-bull-salary/