Red Bull Racing RB22

Red Bull Racing RB22
	Max Verstappen driving the RB22 at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix
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); Alistair Brizell (Head of Vehicle Performance); Enrico Balbo (Head of Aerodynamics); Craig Dear (Head of Aerodynamics Development); Ben Hodgkinson (Technical Director - Power Unit);
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
Weight	770 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	3. Max Verstappen; 6. Isack Hadjar;
Debut	2026 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2026 Chinese Grand Prix

The Red Bull Racing RB22 is a Formula One car which was designed and constructed by Red Bull Racing to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It is currently being driven by four-time World Champion Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar, who made his debut with Red Bull 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.

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]

Competition and development history

Opening rounds

After a decent start to the weekend at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen crashed in the first qualification session, and did not set a time. Meanwhile, Isack Hadjar qualified 3rd, behind the Mercedes duo, in his debut race for the premier team. During the race, Hadjar had an engine problem on lap 11, and retired. Verstappen finished the race in 6th position, behind reigning champion Lando Norris. The team did not fare better at the Chinese Grand Prix: finishing outside the points during the sprint, the Red Bulls found themselves outqualified by the Alpine of former Red Bull junior Pierre Gasly, and Verstappen suffered gearbox issues that forced a retirement while Hadjar finished behind Oliver Bearman (Haas), Gasly, and sister team driver and former Red Bull seat holder Liam Lawson. The team dropped to fifth behind Haas.

Complete Formula One results

Key

Key
Colour	Result
Gold	Winner
Silver	Second place
Bronze	Third place
Green	Other points position
Blue	Other classified position
Blue	Not classified, finished (NC)
Purple	Not classified, retired (Ret)
Red	Did not qualify (DNQ)
Black	Disqualified (DSQ)
White	Did not start (DNS)
White	Race cancelled (C)
Blank	Did not practice (DNP)
	Excluded (EX)
	Did not arrive (DNA)
	Withdrawn (WD)
	Did not enter (empty cell)
Annotation	Meaning
P	Pole position
F	Fastest lap
Superscript number	Points-scoring position in sprint

Year	Entrant	Power unit	Tyres	Driver name	Grands Prix																						Points	WCC pos.
Year	Entrant	Power unit	Tyres	Driver name	AUS	CHN	JPN	MIA	CAN	MON	BAR	AUT	GBR	BEL	HUN	NED	ITA	ESP	AZE	SIN	USA	MXC	SAP	LVG	QAT	ABU	Points	WCC pos.
2026	Red Bull Racing	RBPTDM01 1.6 V6 t	P	Max Verstappen	6^F	Ret																					12*	5th*
2026	Red Bull Racing	RBPTDM01 1.6 V6 t	P	Isack Hadjar	Ret	8																					12*	5th*
Source:

* Season still in progress.

References

^ "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.
^ Cleeren, Filip (15 January 2026). "Red Bull reveals refreshed 2026 F1 livery at Detroit launch". Autosport. Retrieved 29 January 2026.

[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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