RB22

Max Verstappen has secured Red Bull Racing's first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season, driving the team's new RB22 car. The result puts the Dutch driver at the front of the grid and gives Red Bull an early statement in a season where the field is closely matched. Fans and motorsport media are debating whether the car's pace can carry into race trim.

Ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing shared a lighthearted message telling its RB22 car to stay hydrated, a nod to the desert heat at the Sakhir circuit. The playful post drew attention from Formula 1 fans as teams prepared for hot race conditions in Bahrain.