Horner Offers Exciting Update on Red Bull’s Engine Project in a Bid to Take on Mercedes F1

Red Bull and their engine partnership with Honda will be over at the end of the season. Honda announced its departure from the sport last season. And this decision meant that Red Bull would have to make their own power units under the name of Red Bull Powertrains, and the Red Bull team Principal, Christian Horner, provided an update on the development of the Red Bull Powertrain in his new column.

It is reported that the Powertrains will provide engines for both the works team and sister team AlphaTauri from the 2022 season onwards.

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Red Bull Powertrains project is gathering pace with every week: Horner

As reported by RedBull.com, the Red Bull team boss stated that the project was coming along nicely. He also mentioned that the construction was on target.

“The Red Bull Powertrains project is gathering pace with every week. The construction is on target and it’s great to see the building really taking shape. All the roofing is going on and the dyno will start arriving next month,” said Horner.

“It’s really coming together and the effort going into it is impressive. We’re attracting some great talent and we also have a strong youth policy to bring in some graduates and students into the program.

“We want to give youth a chance and are looking for candidates who think differently and come from all spectrums and backgrounds. We’ll have a number of scholarships and apprenticeships.

“It really is a great opportunity and seeing the appeal of this project with the caliber of individuals we’re attracting is so exciting.” stated Christian.

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The Red Bull team boss gives his take on the Russian GP

Christian Horner mentioned it would be tough for the team at the Russian Grand Prix. He also stated that Monza and Sochi are Mercedes strongholds, so he’s not expecting much from the weekend.

“It has been a Mercedes stronghold. For me, Monza and Sochi, I’ve them marked down mentally as Mercedes circuits, so it will be a challenge. We have the grid penalty to take for Max too, but in Sochi, it’s not such a handicap because of the strength of the tow down to turn one.

“I’m looking forward to it and seeing how we get on,” concluded Horner.

Red Bull will look to take as many points as possible from Sochi. It would also be a good time for Verstappen to take his new engine and come through the field.

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