In the round-up: Formula 1 world champions Max Verstappen and Red Bull marked their historic 2022 season with a demonstration run in Milton Keynes, where their factory is based.
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Red Bull celebrate titles with Milton Keynes demo run for 30,000
Formula 1 world champions Max Verstappen and Red Bull marked their historic 2022 season with a demonstration run in Milton Keynes, where their factory is based.
Verstappen successfully defended his drivers’ championship in 2022 while Red Bull took their first constructors’ crown for nine years, with the team winning 17 of the 22 races. The team held a celebration event in Milton Keynes with an estimated 30,000 watching Verstappen and team mate Sergio Perez demonstrate the team’s RB7.
“To be able to bring both the drivers’ and the constructors’ trophies home to our city of Milton Keynes, after such an incredible season, is a very proud moment,” said team principal Christian Horner.
“What better way to celebrate these achievements than with the city that’s been our home since the very beginning. We would like to thank all of the council and authorities in Milton Keynes for everything they have done to make today possible but most importantly, we would like to thank the fans.”
Australian GP boss keen on fourth DRS zone
The head of the Australian Grand Prix corporation Andrew Westacott says the event promoters are keen for a fourth DRS zone abandoned for the 2022 race will be active for next season.
A fourth DRS zone was originally added for 2022 between the exit of turn eight on the revised back straight and into the fast chicane of turns nine and ten. However, the zone was deactivated ahead of qualifying following safety concerns raised by drivers.
Speaking to Speedcafe, Westacott says it is intended for the fourth DRS zone to be active in 2023.
“With the circuit modifications at Albert Park, there were meant to be four DRS zones,” Westacott said. “There was meant to be a DRS zone around Lakeside, the fourth one that Fernando Alonso made some safety comments to the FIA Race Director [about].
“We’re optimistic, highly optimistic, that we will get that fourth DRS zone back for 2023, which is a wonderful addition to the competitiveness of the racing, and the overtaking in the racing.”
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