News
Red Bull cement launch date for Max Verstappen's title-defending RB18 machine
Share
Red Bull have nailed down the date on which they will reveal the car with which Max Verstappen will defend his Formula 1 title.
The 2022 Red Bull F1 car will be called RB18, and will be launched on February 9 – nine days before rivals Mercedes launch their W13. Last season saw Verstappen win his maiden F1 title in a thrilling finale at Abu Dhabi, at the helm of the RB16B.
Two big questions for Red Bull in 2022: More title success for Milton Keynes this season?
Mexican racer Sergio Perez continues with Red Bull, readying for his second season with the drivers' championship-winning team.
Following Honda’s decision to leave the sport at the end of 2021, meanwhile, the newly-established Red Bull Powertrains will oversee the RB18’s power unit for 2022 – although following a deal made towards the end of last season, that power unit will continue to use Honda intellectual property.
Everything you need for the 2022 Formula 1 season
- DIARY DATES: The 2022 F1 calendar and F1 car launch schedule
- WATCH: Everything you need to know about the new 2022 F1 car
- 2022 F1 GRID – All the drivers and teams racing this season
- 10 things every Formula 1 fan should be excited for in 2022
- 5 bold predictions for the 2022 season – but how many will come true?
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
News ‘Fast and courageous’ – Horner’s verdict on Lawson’s ‘exceptional’ F1 return in Austin
News Beaming Lawson ‘definitely didn’t’ expect points on F1 return after massive grid penalty
News ‘It’s a good mentality’ – Vasseur explains Ferrari’s approach to the constructors’ battle after closing the gap in Austin
Feature POWER RANKINGS: Who impressed our judges across a pulsating Sprint weekend in Austin?
