P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Some known knowns, known unknowns, unknown knowns and unknown unknowns for Max Verstappen and Red Bull.
Max Verstappen believes the extensive number of laps he completed during the final day of F1’s Barcelona shakedown will be crucial in Red Bull’s understanding of its new engine. Verstappen accumulated 118 laps on Friday, showcasing competitive and reliable performance from the new Red Bull Powertrains-Ford engine. Despite some disruptions, including a crash for new teammate Isack Hadjar, the RB22 showed promise during testing. Verstappen emphasized the importance of learning from the laps completed, emphasizing the hard work invested in developing the power unit. The team is focused on continuous improvement and fine-tuning the engine before heading to Bahrain for further testing. They aim to build on their progress and refine the setup for upcoming races.
