Red Bull Racing RB22

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Red Bull Racing RB22
Category Formula One
Constructor Red Bull Racing
Designers
  • Pierre Waché (Technical Director)
  • Ben Waterhouse (Head of Performance Engineering)
  • Paul Monaghan (Chief Engineer, Car Engineering)
  • Craig Skinner (Chief Designer)
  • Jerome Lafarge (Chief Designer, Composites and Structures)
  • Edward Aveling (Chief Designer, Mechanical and Systems)
  • Enrico Balbo (Head of Aerodynamics)
  • Craig Dear (Head of Aerodynamics Development)
  • Ben Hodgkinson (Power Unit Technical Director)
Predecessor Red Bull RB21
Technical specifications
Suspension (front)Multi-link pull-rod actuated dampers and anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone push-rod springs, dampers, and anti-roll bar
Engine Red Bull Ford DM01
1.6  L (98  cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 rpm in a rear mid-mounted, rear-wheel-drive layout
Weight770 kg (including driver, coolant and oil)
Fuel Esso / Mobil Synergy
Lubricants Mobil 1
Tyres Pirelli P Zero (Dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (Wet)
Competition history
Notable entrants Oracle Red Bull Racing
Notable drivers
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
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The Red Bull Racing RB22 is a Formula One car which is being designed and constructed by Red Bull Racing to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It will be driven by four-time World Champion Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar, who makes his debut with Red Bull Racing following his debut in Racing Bulls the previous season. The RB22 is the first Red Bull Racing car to be powered by Ford power, marking the first time since the Milton Keynes team's stint as Jaguar that they were powered by a Ford engine. [1] Technical Director Pierre Waché oversees the chassis development for the RB22 with Technical Director Ben Hodgkinson of Red Bull Ford Powertrains overseeing the engine development.

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Background

Regulation changes

For 2026, the Formula One regulations received significant changes revolving around the car's aerodynamics and engine. Due to this, the RB22 features significant changes from its predecessor, the RB21.

The RB22 is the first Red Bull car since the Red Bull Racing RB14 of 2018 to not be powered by Honda power, following the Japanese manufacturer's move to Aston Martin in a works role.

Livery

A bespoke event was held on 15 January 2026 in Detroit to unveil the RB22 and VCARB 03. The livery marked a change from the matte dark navy blue of previous cars to a glossy blue and black colour scheme, accompanied with a "jacquard" pattern. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Ford announces F1 return in 2026 with Red Bull". ESPN.com. 3 February 2023. Archived from the original on 5 February 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  2. ↑ Cleeren, Filip (15 January 2026). "Red Bull reveals refreshed 2026 F1 livery at Detroit launch". Autosport. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
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