The 2021 F1 season was the most thrilling season fans had seen in a while. The fight that got the most traction was between the two of the leading teams, Red Bull and Mercedes. After a thrilling season, the hype for the next one is increasing with each passing day. With new regulations in place, fans are expecting a whole new level of close-call racing on the 2022 grid.

As the teams work away at the all-new 2022 F1 cars, a major shift in machinery is expected, and fans are earnestly waiting for the first look at the new chassis. Now, the teams have started giving first insights regarding the new cars. The latest one to catch everyone’s attention is Max Verstappen 2022 RB18.

Red Bull has presented the first stylized image of the rear of a new car on its social media channels. It has come days before the imminent launch of the Dutchman’s 2022 flight. The duo of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez proved to be a lethal force in 2021, competing against the ever-successful combination of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas.

This was the first time since 2013 that Red Bull presented a formidable challenge against the Silver Arrows. It is no secret that the sport is dominated by seasoned drivers in “better cars.” And while Red Bull and Honda managed to find an ideal car against the reigning champions in 2021, the quest to repeat those heroics still continues.

Let’s take a look at the all-new RB18 that defending champion Max Verstappen will pilot in 2022.

Former F1 driver compared Max Verstappen to Schumacher and Marquez

Former F1 driver and TV commentator Karun Chandhok recently made a bold comparison between Max Verstappen and F1 great Michael Schumacher. The 2021 season saw calculated aggression and a non-compromising attitude from the Red Bull star.

In a recent column that Chandhok penned down for Sky Sports, he backed Max Verstappen as the rightful champion of the 2021 F1 battle.

“His wheel-to-wheel racing was hard, on the edge of fairness, and at Monza and Jeddah, he even went over the line. But he has an uncompromising style of racing like Michael Schumacher used to.”

Moreover, the Indian TV figure appreciated the consistency and maturity he exhibited on the grid. He also compared the Dutchman’s ability to soak up pressure to MotoGP legend Marc Marquez’s. “His phenomenal ability to soak up pressure at such a young age reminds me of MotoGP ace Marc Marquez,” said Chandhok as reported by PlanetF1.

However, right now, the Red Bull team is preparing for the 2022 F1 season. Max Verstappen will be back on the grid soon for the winter testing.

Fans are eagerly waiting for another round of the Verstappen-Hamilton rivalry. What are your predictions for the next season?

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