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Red Bull’s RB22 remains unpredictable on balance, with Verstappen saying the car is hard to drive and upgrades failing to fix the issue; the team is still unsure of the root causes or how to fix correlation issues, contrasting with Melbourne’s earlier boost from new power units, signaling a drift toward the F1 midfield.
Red Bull is evaluating plans for a final day of Barcelona testing after Isack Hadjar crashed the RB22 in wet conditions, damaging the rear of the car. It’s unclear whether the incident was Hadjar’s error or a car issue, and the team will assess the damage before deciding whether to run on the last available day, with Verstappen having completed the morning session and the squad continuing its heavy pre-season program around its own power unit.
Isack Hadjar crashed Red Bull’s RB22 in the second day of Barcelona’s 2026 pre-season F1 test, with the rear end hitting a Tecpro barrier about 35–40 minutes before the end of the session; Red Bull said Hadjar was fine. The incident comes during a closed five-day shakedown where teams run on three days, and spare parts are scarce, leaving Red Bull with potential to wait for a third running day if needed; Ferrari was the only other team in action on Tuesday.