Red Bull Racing RB18

The Red Bull Racing RB18 is a Formula One car designed and constructed by Red Bull Racing to compete in the 2022 Formula One World Championship.[1] It features Oracle as a new title sponsor, whose branding is visible on the engine cover and rear wing. The RB18 will be driven by reigning Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez. The chassis is Red Bull's first Formula One car under the 2022 technical regulations.[2][3]

Red Bull Racing RB18
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorRed Bull Racing
Designer(s)Adrian Newey (Chief Technical Officer)
Pierre Waché (Technical Director)
Rob Marshall (Chief Engineering Officer)
Dan Fallows (Chief Engineer, Aerodynamics)
Ben Waterhouse (Chief Engineer, Performance)
PredecessorRed Bull RB16B
Technical specifications
Suspension (front)Double wishbone pull-rod actuated dampers and anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone push-rod springs, dampers, and anti-roll bar
EngineRed Bull RBPTH001
1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 rpm in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motorRed Bull Powertrains
Kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
BatteryLithium-ion battery
TyresPirelli P Zero (Dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (Wet)
Competition history
Notable entrantsOracle Red Bull Racing
Notable drivers
Debut2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
First win2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Last win2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
Last event2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
42421

Competition history

The RB18 made its debut at the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, with drivers Max Verstappen (the defending World Champion) and Sergio Pérez qualifying 2nd and 4th respectively. In the early stages of the race, Verstappen suffered from overheating brakes, and after his second pitstop on lap 46, his steering column broke. On lap 54, Verstappen was forced to retire due to a fuel lock issue, and Pérez spun at turn 1 on the final lap due to the same issue.[4] This marked Red Bull's first double retirement since the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix.

At the next race in Saudi Arabia, Pérez took his maiden pole position, with Verstappen qualifying 4th, with him confused about a 'lack of grip'.[5] On lap 1, Verstappen was able to beat Carlos Sainz off the line to take 3rd place, while Pérez led the race from Charles Leclerc. During the opening stint, Pérez came under pressure from a potential undercut by Leclerc and pitted for the hard tyres. On the same lap, Nicholas Latifi crashed at the final turn, causing a safety car, allowing Leclerc, Verstappen and Sainz to get a cheap pitstop and gain track position over Pérez. After the restart, Leclerc seemed to be comfortably leading, but a virtual safety car from numerous retirements on lap 37 arguably changed the dynamic of the race. Verstappen's tyres appeared to have warmed up better than Leclerc's, allowing him to close up and attempt to take the lead numerous times. Verstappen took the lead on lap 47, which he would keep to take his (and the RB18's) first win of the season. Pérez finished the race in 4th, unable to overtake Sainz.

Complete Formula One results

key

Year Entrant Power unit Tyres Driver name Grands Prix Points WCC pos.
BHR SAU AUS EMI MIA ESP MON AZE CAN GBR AUT FRA HUN BEL NED ITA SIN JPN USA MXC SAP ABU
2022 Oracle Red Bull Racing Red Bull RBPTH001 P Sergio Perez 18 4P 2 23 113* 2nd*
Max Verstappen 19 1 Ret 11 P F
Reference:[6][7]

† – Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed over 90% of the winner's race distance.
* Season still in progress.

References
  1. Introducing the RB18 | Oracle Red Bull Racing Car Launch 2022, retrieved 13 February 2022
  2. "Ready To Send It!". Red Bull. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  3. "2022 Rules and Regulations". Red Bull. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  4. "Verstappen Had Brake, Steering And Fuel Problems in Bahrain GP". The Race. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  5. "Verstappen confused by lack of grip in F1 Saudi Arabian GP Q3 run". motorsport.com. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  6. "2022 Constructor Standings". Formula1.com. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  7. "Red Bull RB18". StatsF1. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
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