Red Bull can, at present, be described as a team with two very different faces when assessing the overall performance of the RB22.
On the one hand, the RBPT–Ford power unit has proven significantly stronger and more reliable than expected.
READ MORE: Red Bull set for major blow as vital upgrade planned
Charles Leclerc details main Ferrari weakness as 'massive' prediction made
Charles Leclerc has stated that Ferrari's biggest weakness across the opening rounds of the year has been its power unit.
The Italian squad hoped to enter the sport's new era with a car that could compete for race wins.
READ MORE: Charles Leclerc details main Ferrari weakness as 'massive' prediction made
Haas share latest Oliver Bearman health update in 'knee-jerk' warning
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has delivered a positive health update on Oliver Bearman following the British driver's frightening 300kph+ (190mph) crash at the Japanese Grand Prix.
The 20-year-old went onto the grass and spun at high speed before hitting the barriers when attempting to avoid Alpine's Franco Colapinto at Suzuka, with a significant 50kph (31mph) speed differential between the two cars, leaving the Haas driver with minimal reaction time.
READ MORE: Haas share latest Oliver Bearman health update in 'knee-jerk' warning
Kimi Antonelli reveals staggering response to F1 first: 'That was definitely special'
Kimi Antonelli has opened up on the overwhelming reaction he received after claiming his maiden F1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, revealing he was flooded with more than 1,000 congratulatory messages.
The Italian teenager, who has since added a second win at the Japanese Grand Prix and become the youngest driver in history to lead the world championship, described the Shanghai triumph as the defining moment of his career to date.
READ MORE: Kimi Antonelli reveals staggering response to F1 first: 'That was definitely special'
Fernando Alonso offers sad 'charging station' realisation in fresh F1 criticism
Fernando Alonso believes the driver skill in navigating high-speed corners in F1 has gone and been replaced by "charging stations."
Owing to the need to harvest energy around the lap, drivers are no longer able to complete flat-out qualifying laps, despite the available energy being reduced for the Japanese GP to 8MJ.
READ MORE: Fernando Alonso offers sad 'charging station' realisation in fresh F1 criticism
Toto Wolff delivers Mercedes team order stance
Toto Wolff has indicated Mercedes may be prepared to implement team orders at some point in the F1 title race, but not for the foreseeable future.
After three races of 22, Mercedes leads the drivers' championship with its drivers being one-two, as Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell by nine points after his victory in Japan, coupled with Russell's scrappy race to fourth.
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