P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It appears it’s not all doom and gloom for the four-time champion when it comes to this new era of F1.
Max Verstappen has found positivity in the new Red Bull machinery despite criticism of the all-new F1 cars. He expressed displeasure with the move towards a more battery-oriented era in Formula 1. Verstappen maintained his criticism through the pre-season tests in Bahrain, likening F1 to “FE on steroids” and advocating for the removal of the battery. However, he has enjoyed working with the RB22 and the team developing its own power unit for the first time. Verstappen described the start of the year as positive and mentioned the pride in the team’s achievements. Overall, he is pleased with the car’s performance and few issues encountered during testing.
