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Moderate start expected of Red Bull: 'Might not start strongly'
- GPblog.com
Max Verstappen will start a new Formula 1 season in 2022 with a world title in his pocket. The pressure on the Dutchman will only increase, but Gary Anderson thinks that this will not get in his way at all.
With the new regulations, the question is which team will be the strongest from the start. Whereas Mercedes and Red Bull Racing proved in recent years that they had the faster car, that is not yet a foregone conclusion this season. Nevertheless, Anderson is convinced that Verstappen is once again the strongest contender to win the world championship.
"Red Bull might not start the season as strongly as it would like, but as in the past, it has the ability to work magic in terms of development," he stated in conversation with The Race, noting that he also expects a lot from Honda. "Honda will play a big part in that. Yes, it has pulled out of F1 for 2022 and beyond, but it has done plenty of work on this year’s power unit package."
Verstappen's chances of winning the world title are high
Anderson also expressed his confidence in Adrian Newey who, in recent years, has proved capable of putting a good car on the track. According to the Brit that will make the difference next season, although Verstappen will certainly experience competition from other drivers.