Overview
- Red Bull confirmed its first homegrown power unit with Ford, named DM01 in tribute to founder Dietrich Mateschitz, with prominent Ford branding on the car.
- Team principal Laurent Mekies cautioned the squad expects to be trailing early as it learns its new PU and chassis package under the sweeping 2026 regulations.
- The cars shown were show models and renders rather than the real RB22, with the first running due at a private Barcelona shakedown on January 26–30 and Bahrain tests on February 11–13 and 18–20.
- Max Verstappen and new teammate Isack Hadjar attended the launch, with Verstappen praising the glossy blue look and confirming he will race with number 3 in 2026.
- Sister team Racing Bulls revealed an updated predominantly white design with blue accents and introduced rookie Arvid Lindblad alongside Liam Lawson.