Red Bull RB22 weight controversy clarified: Not 20kg overweight, but on a diet
Contrary to widespread online claims, the Red Bull RB22 is not 20 kilograms overweight. The confusion arose from photos of the car on scales in China, which included ballast added to meet the driver weight minimum for reserve driver Isack Hadjar. Red Bull is now focused on a planned weight reduction program for the car.
A viral social media misconception that the Red Bull RB22 is significantly overweight has been debunked. The confusion stemmed from misinterpreted weight station photos from Shanghai, but the actual issue is a minor weight optimization challenge as Red Bull works to bring its 2026 car down to the regulated minimum.
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