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Red Bull has been placed in the spotlight during the first pre-season test from Bahrain.
Isack Hadjar has admitted that the performance of the new Red Bull F1 car has exceeded his expectations during his initial experience behind the wheel. Red Bull’s positive shakedown event in Barcelona last month was followed by successful track testing in Bahrain this week during pre-season. Rival teams have taken notice of the RB22’s power unit’s efficiency in managing and deploying energy, surpassing other manufacturers. Hadjar, in his second season with the team, expressed surprise at the car’s performance. Red Bull’s collaboration with Ford on its first-ever power unit has surpassed doubts, with issues expected to be minimal during the season. Hadjar confidently believes that the car has the potential to secure his first grand prix win.
