Max Verstappen admits new F1 season is step into unknown amid rule changes

January 16, 2026

TL;DR

Red Bull unveiled the livery for their RB22 Formula One car in Detroit.
Max Verstappen acknowledged the sweeping regulation changes for 2026 as a step into the 'unknown'.
The 2026 regulations are the most significant in F1 in over a decade, impacting engines and chassis.
Red Bull is developing its own power units in partnership with Ford.
Concerns have been raised by Honda regarding a potential loophole exploited by Red Bull and Mercedes related to thermal expansion in the new engine regulations.
Red Bull's powertrains technical director, Ben Hodgkinson, defended the regulations and expressed confidence in the team's capabilities despite being newcomers.
Pre-season testing begins with a closed-door session in Barcelona followed by two tests in Bahrain.

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