In photos: Red Bull's upgraded F1 car hits the track

Red Bull have given their RB18 a facelift for the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, with sidepod and floor changes catching the eye.

12 March 2022

Red Bull made the headlines at the Bahrain International Circuit on Saturday morning as they presented an upgraded version of their 2022 car, the RB18. After Max Verstappen teased upgrades at the start of the test, the Red Bull emerged from the pit lane on Saturday with heavily revised - and more sculpted - sidepods, while changes are also visible on the floor. RacingNews365.com photographer Michael Potts was on hand to capture shots of the new design sitting in the Red Bull garage and getting up to speed on track. Check out the full gallery below!

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