Take a closer look at the new Red Bull RB18

Henry Valantine 09 Feb 2022 10:58 PM

A side view of the Formula 1 Red Bull RB18. February 2022.

The Red Bull RB18 is unveiled to the world. February 2022.

Red Bull launched the colour scheme of their 2022 challenger on Wednesday as they look to defend the Drivers’ Championship and potentially earn the Constructors’ title this season.

As Haas did when they launched their challenger last Friday, the team appeared to not reveal too many of the finer details of their car before track running in Barcelona and Bahrain, so as to keep the features of their design to themselves for now.

But Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez were on hand to unveil the team’s new design as Formula 1 heads into a new era.

As has been the case for several seasons, the car’s colour scheme remains relatively unchanged, but a significant change has come behind the scenes.

A close-up of the rear wing on the Red Bull RB18 as it's launched. February 2022.

The team will show off its new title sponsorship by running under the official name of ‘Oracle Red Bull Racing’ in 2022 after partnering with the multi-national technology firm.

A full view of the Red Bull RB18. February 2022.

A look at the full livery of the Red Bull RB18 as it is launched. February 2022.

Team principal Christian Horner also offered his words on how the team have been preparing for the new season, with wholesale changes having to be made compared to the previous regulations – and he expects the car on show at the launch to look different to what will take to the track during testing.

The front of the Red Bull RB18 as it's launched. February 2022.

A view of the Red Bull RB18 as it is unveiled to the world for the first time. February 2022.

The car in Milton Keynes had the No 1 emblazoned upon it for the first time, as Verstappen has opted to take up the chance to run with the World Champion’s number for the coming season – with Sebastian Vettel the last driver to run it back in 2014.

A close-up of the Red Bull logo dressed on top of the RB18 at its launch. February 2022.

Perez joined Verstappen as his team-mate after replacing Alex Albon in time for 2021, and was awarded a one-year contract extension after proving himself alongside the new World Champion – taking his first win in Red Bull colours at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.