SAKHIR, Bahrain — Christian Horner described Red Bull’s double retirement from the opening race of the 2022 Formula One season as the team’s “worst nightmare” and revealed the issue on both cars was likely related to the fuel system.
Max Verstappen retired his Red Bull from second place three laps from the end of the race after challenging eventual race-winner Charles Leclerc for the previous 54 laps. One lap later, Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez also dropped out of the running when his car spun on track while defending third place from Lewis Hamilton.
The double retirement means Red Bull leaves the opening round in Bahrain with zero points while rivals Ferrari took a maximum 44 and Mercedes scored 27.
“I can’t remember the last time that happened to us but obviously it’s your worst nightmare,” Horner said. “It’s hugely disappointing, not only to lose a podium with Max, but then also to lose a podium with Checo as well.
Red Bull left the Bahrain Grand Prix with zero points to its…
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