P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull offer their first impression of their first in-house power unit.
Red Bull were pleased with their new power unit’s performance on the first day of F1 2026 pre-season testing, highlighting the success of their decision to produce their own engine.
Isack Hadjar set an impressive time in the RB22, beating George Russell’s Mercedes by half a second, showcasing the team’s potential.
The team completed a high number of trouble-free laps, with Hadjar covering 107 laps alone and his teammate Liam Lawson adding 88 more.
Both drivers praised the reliability of the new engine, with Hadjar noting the smooth operation and Lawson emphasizing the positive aspects of the power unit’s performance.
Racing Bulls’ chief engineer confirmed the power unit’s functionality and expressed optimism about fine-tuning it for the upcoming races.
