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[RA2]

It was announced that Abiteboul would leave the Renault / Alpine F1 team in early 2021
and become a Mecachrome motorsport advisor in May.

However, it became clear that Abiteboul was invited as a guest of Red Bull at the 2021 F1 final round Abu Dhabi GP,
which surprised many people. Abiteboul spent a long time with Horner over the weekend.
As a result of the negotiations, Abiteboul has basically agreed
to represent the Red Bull Powertrains and manage non-technical aspects, according to a Red Bull source.
https://www.as-web.jp/f1/776733?all

Can't believe Horner and Abiteboul being civil to each other and under the same roof.

Maybe Abiteboul was trying to buy the red bull engine for some other team, or trying to start his own rebranded engine company like Flavio's Supertec.

Edited by RA2, 16 January 2022 - 18:22.

[WouterF1]

It was announced that Abiteboul would leave the Renault / Alpine F1 team in early 2021
and become a Mecachrome motorsport advisor in May.

However, it became clear that Abiteboul was invited as a guest of Red Bull at the 2021 F1 final round Abu Dhabi GP,
which surprised many people. Abiteboul spent a long time with Horner over the weekend.
As a result of the negotiations, Abiteboul has basically agreed
to represent the Red Bull Powertrains and manage non-technical aspects, according to a Red Bull source.
https://www.as-web.jp/f1/776733?all

Can't believe Horner and Abiteboul being civil to each other and under the same roof.

Maybe Abiteboul was trying to buy the red bull engine for some other team, or trying to start his own rebranded engine company like Flavio's Supertec.

That message and that translation look very familiar to me.

[Flamini]

There are rumours that new Red Bull car is already faster in simulator than 2021 car https://twitter.com/...988824686993413

[Astandahl]

There are rumours that new Red Bull car is already faster in simulator than 2021 car https://twitter.com/...988824686993413

Marca

 

Also people forgot that the first comparison were made to the 2020 cars which were way faster than the 2021 cars. The 2022 cars will be faster in high speed corners for sure, but i'm also expecting teams struggling to understand the new tyres and the car themselves at the beginning.

Edited by Astandahl, 17 January 2022 - 08:31.

[TheJag]

There are rumours that new Red Bull car is already faster in simulator than 2021 car https://twitter.com/...988824686993413

 

Isn't this the same publication that pushed the 'Max to Ferrari in 2018' story?

[Beri]

Slightly concerning news

 

https://racingnews36...-it-was-in-2021

[Goron3]

Slightly concerning news

 

https://racingnews36...-it-was-in-2021

This is to be expected with the biofuel. Alpine and Ferrari can expect to gain given how far behind they were, but I think Mercedes and Honda would be happy to match what they did last year. Biofuel produces 10% less horsepower.

[Requiem84]

First signs of Honda leaving, as they won’t have the same resources anymore as Ferrari, Mercedes and Renault to work on the PU?

[Ivanhoe]

First signs of Honda leaving, as they won’t have the same resources anymore as Ferrari, Mercedes and Renault to work on the PU?

Just smokescreens I guess. Don’t show your cards to your competitors.

[Frankbullitt]

Slightly concerning news

 

https://racingnews36...-it-was-in-2021

 

I imagine this will be the case for all teams, inevitably they will feel the impact of this. It is good that RB kept Honda around a bit longer for this as well. Very wise move.

[Casey]

Slightly concerning news

 

https://racingnews36...-it-was-in-2021

Let me counter with :

 

 Marca claims to have information showing that the new Red Bull Racing car is already faster in the simulator than the 2021 car.

 

https://www.gpblog.c...evious-car.html

[lio007]

Sparky, could you even imagine in your wildest dreams that Cyril is coming to lead RBPT? There are some some persistent rumours in the last couple of days. IMO this will never ever be the case. But it's F1, so never say never?

Edited by lio007, 17 January 2022 - 20:06.

[Paa]

Sparky, could you even imagine in your wildest dreams that Cyril is coming to lead RBPT? There are some some persistent rumours in the last couple of days. IMO this will never ever be the case. But it's F1, so never say never?

 

It is just a power move from Horner. He wants to be his boss.

 

Also it shows how artificial DTS is with its forced drama. 

[Cliff]

It is just a power move from Horner. He wants to be his boss.

Also it shows how artificial DTS is with its forced drama.

Or it shows Cyril was the face of Renault and functioned as a punching bag, but he actually had his hands tied behind his back and RB knows this. Either that or this is the biggest cuckhold of all time..

Edited by Cliff, 18 January 2022 - 08:06.

[Requiem84]

Or it shows Cyril was the face of Renault and functioned as a punching bag, but he actually had his hands tied behind his back and RB knows this. Either that or this is the biggest cuckhold of all time..

 

Cyril will still have a great network in F1 and especially with regards to knowledgeable staff, companies, partners etc for the Power Unit department. Something RB is still lacking. So smart move by them to hire him if true. 

[Casey]

Nice mock up of the 2022 car from designer Olcay Tuncay 

 

[EightGear]

That number 1 is looking sexy as hell.

[Heyli]

Nice mock up of the 2022 car from designer Olcay Tuncay 

 

I am actually surprisingly impressed, that somebody managed to make something this cool with the Red Bull colours. That rear wing looks awesome. 

[JBJ]

There is more




 

[Sparky68]

Sparky, could you even imagine in your wildest dreams that Cyril is coming to lead RBPT? There are some some persistent rumours in the last couple of days. IMO this will never ever be the case. But it's F1, so never say never?

Stranger things have happened.

[baddog]

Or it shows Cyril was the face of Renault and functioned as a punching bag, but he actually had his hands tied behind his back and RB knows this. Either that or this is the biggest cuckhold of all time..

 

It shows that business is business not personal. These people didnt get rich forgetting that.

[lio007]

Stranger things have happened.

Really? But if anybody can judge this, it's you! :-)

[WouterF1]

 

Red Bull, Mercedes reach agreement over F1 engine chief

By: Jonathan Noble

Jan 21, 2022, 6:24 PM

 

Red Bull has agreed a deal with Mercedes for the new technical director of its powertrains division, Ben Hodgkinson, to join later this year.

A short joint statement said: "Mercedes F1 and Red Bull F1 today reached an agreement regarding the appointment of Ben Hodgkinson.

"Under the terms of that agreement, Ben, who joined Mercedes in August 2001, will be free to join Red Bull Powertrains from 24 May 2022."

 

Hodgkinson was not the only Mercedes team member who Red Bull poached, with five other staff members being announced as moving across last year.

Mercedes' head of manufacturing Steve Blewett is to become Red Bull's power unit production director.

Omid Mostaghimi, who is Mercedes' F1 electronics team leader, will be Red Bull's head of powertrains, electronics and ERS.

Pip Clode, who is Mercedes' F1 power unit concept team leader, is to become Red Bull's head of mechanical design ERS.

Anton Mayo, a Mercedes engineering team leader, will be head of power unit design ICE, while Steve Brodie, Mercedes' F1 trackside and final inspection manager, will become Red Bull's Group Leader ICE Operations.

 

https://www.motorspo...-chief/7481826/

Exclusive: Horner offers update on Red Bull RB18 and testing plans

Speaking in an exclusive interview with RacingNews365.com, Christian Horner provided an update on where the new RB18 is in the manufacturing process.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with RacingNews365.com, a relaxed but focused Horner said that the new car is on target to begin the physical build next week.

"This is that time of year where everything's a bit tight; it's lots of long hours and takeaways!" he said.

"There's a lot of hard work going into RB18 [and] it's taking shape. It's hitting the majority of its targets so far.

"The team are working incredibly hard, and it's really coming together. It goes into car build next week, so that's exciting!"

Red Bull planning their usual shakedown

[ ......... ]

https://racingnews36...s-testing-plans

 

   New sponsor for RBR.

Red Bull have announced PokerStars as a new sponsor ahead of the 2022 season, as the online casino company increase their presence in Formula 1.

Red Bull have confirmed the deal will be a "multi-year" partnership, with branding appearing on the RB18 and the driver's race suits.

"Following last year's blockbuster Formula 1 season, I am delighted to kick off 2022 by announcing PokerStars as a new partner," said Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.[/quote]

 https://racingnews36...ponsor-for-2022

 

 

Edited by WouterF1, 21 January 2022 - 18:54.