Mercedes trackside performance engineer Andrew Shovlin says the team may not be able to out-develop Red Bull because of new restrictions introduced for 2021.
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Mercedes strategy didn’t catch us by surprise – Red Bull
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull stood by their race strategy for the Bahrain Grand Prix after their chance of victory fell into the hands of rivals Mercedes.
Horner praises Perez’s “very calm head” after taking fifth place from pit lane start
2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner praised Sergio Perez’s performance in his first race for the team in Bahrain, saying he showed a “very calm head” when his car broke down on the formation lap.
Ex-Mercedes power unit mastermind Cowell “not an option” for Red Bull
2021 F1 season
Posted onHiring the engineer who led the development of Mercedes’ championship-dominating power units is not an option for Red Bull’s new F1 engine division, says Helmut Marko.
Verstappen hopes Perez’s arrival makes life more difficult for Mercedes
2021 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen hopes the arrival of Sergio Perez makes Red Bull more effective rivals to Mercedes, who he expects will remain the team to beat this year.
Red Bull drivers doubtful over “risky” plan for F1 sprint races
2021 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen and Sergio Perez expressed doubts over Formula 1’s latest plan to introduce sprint races during the upcoming season.
Perez first to drive new Red Bull RB16B at Silverstone
2021 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull’s new RB16B ran for the first time today in the hands of Sergio Perez, who has joined the team for the 2021 F1 season.
Pictures: Perez makes track debut for Red Bull at Silverstone
2021 F1 season
Posted onSergio Perez has got behind the wheel of a Red Bull for the first time in a filming day at Silverstone.
Red Bull must pick up where they left off to take the fight to Mercedes with new RB16B
2021 F1 season
Posted onCan Red Bull and Max Verstappen finally end Mercedes’ domination of the V6 hybrid turbo era with the new RB16B, revealed today?
“I was slightly down on experience”: Albon on what went wrong in 2020 and his determination to return
2021 F1 season
Posted onAlexander Albon says a lack of experience worked against him at Red Bull, and he’s determined to use his reserve driver role to get a chance to race in F1 again.
Albon aiming for 2022 return with Red Bull or AlphaTauri
2021 F1 season
Posted onAlexander Albon is targeting a return to Formula 1 in 2022 after losing his drive at the end of last season.
Honda engine deal “safeguards” Red Bull’s commitment to F1 – Horner
2021 F1 season
Posted onFailure to agree a deal to continue using Honda’s power units would have left Red Bull’s commitment to Formula 1 in doubt, says team principal Christian Horner.
Red Bull preparing to develop their own power units for new 2025 F1 rules
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull is prepared to develop its own power units when Formula 1 introduces new regulations in 2025.
Red Bull believe Verstappen is ‘top of Mercedes’ list’ if Hamilton leaves
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull expect Mercedes to make a swoop for Max Verstappen if Lewis Hamilton decides not to drive for them again in 2022.
Red Bull’s ex-Honda power unit will be branded “a Red Bull engine”
2021 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull is not seeking a sponsor to brand its power units from next year when it takes over running its Honda-developed F1 engines.
Red Bull confirms deal to continue using ex-Honda engines until 2025
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull and its sister team AlphaTauri will continue using Honda’s power units until Formula 1’s new engine rules are introduced in 2025, the teams have confirmed.
First details of Red Bull’s new operation to run ex-Honda engines – and aim for works status in 2025
2021 F1 season
Posted onThe confirmation of F1’s engine freeze for 2022 fired the starting gun for Red Bull to begin building the new facility which will service their ex-Honda power units next year.
Red Bull’s urgent push for an F1 engine freeze has hit a roadblock
RacingLines
Posted onUnresolved questions over F1’s future engines plus the usual paddock politics are frustrating Red Bull’s efforts to win rivals over to a freeze on power unit development.
Red Bull face two-week wait for crucial F1 engine freeze decision
2021 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull will have to wait at least another two weeks for a decision on future power unit rules which has vital implications for their 2022 campaign.
Red Bull’s Honda engine plan rests on rules freeze vote next week
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull’s hopes of continuing to use Honda power units after the 2021 F1 season rest on a crucial vote next week on changes to the engine regulations.
