Formula 1: Red Bull’s double retirement at the Bahrain Grand Prix revealed: The season opener for the 2022 Formula 1 season took place in Bahrain and it was a disaster for Red Bull. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez were looking comfortable for a P2 and P4 finish but retired with just a handful of laps to go. However, both of their cars retired in the latter stages of the race due to a fuel system vacuum pressure. Follow Formula 1 Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Meanwhile, it was Ferrari who took this opportunity and had a 1-2 finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc finished P1 and Carlos Sainz finished P2 followed by Lewis Hamilton in P3. Red Bull are yet to open their account in terms of points in the Constructors’ championship.
Formula 1: Finally revealed! Red Bull’s DISASTROUS double retirement at the Bahrain GP was caused by fuel system vacuum pressure
A spokesperson from Red Bull said, “Both cars suffered from a lack of fuel pressure last weekend. The correct amount of fuel was in both cars, but a vacuum prevented the pumps from drawing fuel and delivering it to the engine. We’ve taken the necessary steps to correct this issue and we expect no problems this weekend.”
A tough result to take. We need to do a full investigation, but it looks like both Bulls suffered from a suspected fuel pump issue.#BahrainGP pic.twitter.com/TJiixJJbsO
— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) March 20, 2022
Max Verstappen, the reigning champion also faced another problem at the Bahrain Grand Prix. It was heavy steering that was affecting him to match Leclerc in the race’s latter stages.
Formula 1: Finally revealed! Red Bull’s DISASTROUS double retirement at the Bahrain GP was caused by fuel system vacuum pressure
Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull said, “The steering issue on Max’s car was when the car got dropped on the final stop. We think it tweaked a track rod, so that’s why it was slightly different left to right.”
It was Red Bull’s first double retirement since the Austrian Grand Prix in 2020. Now, the action moves to Saudi Arabia and Red Bull will look to overcome their problems and have a strong weekend.
Formula 1: Finally revealed! Red Bull’s DISASTROUS double retirement at the Bahrain GP was caused by fuel system vacuum pressure
