Overview
- Red Bull presented the RB22 show car and a deeper blue livery at Detroit’s Michigan Central Station with Max Verstappen, team principal Laurent Mekies and newcomer Isack Hadjar on stage, while Visa Cash App Racing Bulls revealed a white scheme and confirmed Arvid Lindblad’s promotion.
- The display model is non‑final and was paired with a photorealistic render, with the team signaling further changes before track testing.
- Early design cues include push‑rod suspension at both axles and smaller sidepods compared with last year’s concept.
- The launch formalized the Red Bull Ford Powertrains partnership as Ford reenters Formula 1, with chassis and power unit development taking place under one roof.
- New 2026 regulations increase the electrical energy contribution, require 100% sustainable fuels and target smaller, lighter cars, with the season due to start in Australia on March 7.