Red Bull and their engine partnership with Honda will end at the end of the season. Honda announced its departure from the sport last season. And this decision meant that Red Bull had to manufacture its own units under the name Red Bull Powertrains, and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner gave an update on the development of the Red Bull Powertrain in his new column.
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It is reported that the Powertrains will supply engines for both the works team and the sister team AlphaTauri from the 2022 season.
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Red Bull Powertrains project is picking up speed from week to week: Horner
As reported by RedBull.com, the Red Bull team principal stated that the project is progressing well. He also mentioned that construction went according to plan.
“The Red Bull Powertrains project is picking up speed from week to week. Construction is on schedule and it’s great to see the building really take shape. All canopies are in progress and the test rig will arrive next month, ”said Horner.
LE CASTELLET, FRANCE – JUNE 23: Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner and Adrian Newey, the Chief Technical Officer of Red Bull Racing, look on during qualifying for the Formula 1 French Grand Prix at Circuit Paul Ricard on September 23 ., 2018, in Le Castellet, France. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)
“It really comes together and the effort that goes into it is impressive. We attract some great talent and also have a strong youth policy to bring some graduates and students into the program.
“We want to give young people a chance and are looking for candidates who think differently and come from all backgrounds and backgrounds. We will have a number of scholarships and apprenticeships.
“It’s really a great opportunity and it’s so exciting to see the appeal of this project with the caliber of people we attract,” said Christian.
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The Red Bull team boss comments on the Russian GP
Christian Horner mentioned that it would be difficult for the team at the Russian Grand Prix. He also said that Monza and Sochi are Mercedes strongholds, so he doesn’t expect much from the weekend.
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SOCHI, RUSSIA: Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner speaks in a press conference during practice prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Russia at the Sochi Autodrom in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Laurent Charniaux – Pool / Getty Images)
“It was a Mercedes stronghold. For me, Monza and Sochi, I’ve mentally labeled them as Mercedes racetracks, so it’s going to be a challenge. We also have to collect the starting penalty for Max, but in Sochi it is not such a handicap to turn a corner because of the strength of the towing.
“I’m looking forward to seeing how we move forward,” concluded Horner.
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Red Bull will try to take as many points as possible from Sochi. It would also be a good time for Verstappen to pick up his new engine and make it through the field.
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