P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull has looked very strong when it comes to outright performance, but the team has tried to quieten all the hype.
Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache has responded to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff’s claim that Red Bull’s engine is the “benchmark,” suggesting that a “game” might be in play. Despite expectations favoring Mercedes, Red Bull’s RB22 has garnered more attention during testing in Barcelona and Bahrain. Transitioning to a full factory team for the first time, Red Bull seems to have excelled in its inaugural F1 engine development. While praised by Wolff, George Russell, Alex Albon, and Carlos Sainz, Red Bull’s early favoritism is being questioned. Wache expressed satisfaction with Red Bull’s engine performance but disagreed with Wolff’s assessment as the engine to beat, hinting at possible strategic maneuvers by competitors. Overall, Red Bull is content with their engine performance and operational capabilities, emphasizing a lack of significant issues with their engine system.
