Overview
- Red Bull confirms it will compete as a full works outfit with Red Bull Ford Powertrains under F1’s 2026 regulations.
- The first power unit is named DM01 in tribute to founder Dietrich Mateschitz, according to technical director Ben Hodgkinson.
- Team principal Laurent Mekies warns the squad is likely to start behind established engine makers and stresses a steep development curve.
- The car shown was a showcar and renders, with the real RB22 set for private running in Barcelona on January 26–30 and Bahrain tests in February.
- Max Verstappen partners promoted Isack Hadjar and adopts race number 3, while Racing Bulls confirm Liam Lawson with rookie Arvid Lindblad and unveil an updated white-and-blue look.