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SPECSAVERS joined F1 fans in poking fun at Red Bull after the world champions unveiled their new car. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez will take to the track in the new RB19 later this month as Formula One returns for pre-season testing.
The RB19 car was unveiled in all its glory today – but fans got a sense of deja vuCredit: AFP
Specsavers summed up the feelings of many underwhelmed race fans
Fans were quick to use a meme from the US Office to compare Red Bull’s 2022 and 2023 car designs
But motorsport fans could not help but notice the striking resemblance that the Red Bull’s ‘new’ livery had to last year’s design, despite a huge online build-up by the drinks brand.
Keeping with tradition, the manufacturers did not tweak much on the colour template with dark blue covering most of the car.
Specsavers were among the first to point out the similarities as fans jokingly reflected on Red Bull’s predictable design after their launch today in America.
One said: “For some reason, I dream of a new livery every year, and ever year I’m let down.”
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Another said: “Massive credit to the designers, really pushed the boat out this year.”
And a third fan said: “Social media manager uploaded the 2022 car.”
While the reveal may have been underwhelming for some fans, there was some more notable aspects of the announcement.
Red Bull became the first F1 team to launch a car in the US, with American race fans getting a chance to glimpse two-time world champion Verstappen.
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The constructors also announced that they will be running a competition for fans to design a special livery for the three US races – Miami, Austin and Las Vegas – on the calendar this year.
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RED BULL boss Christian Horner admits he is dreaming of another Grand Prix in America… this time in New York City.Formula One has taken off across the States in recent years, with the nation becoming obsessed with smash Netflix hit Drive to Survive.
Christian Horner hopes to see the US host another Grand PrixCredit: Reuters
The Red Bull boss dreams of seeing F1 cars whipping around New York cityCredit: Getty
Fans tuned in to May’s Miami GP as Max Verstappen sealed victory while surrounded by celebs including Michael Jordan, Tom Brady and Matt Damon.
And supporters were on tenterhooks as Lewis Hamilton dramatically missed out at October’s USA GP in Austin, Texas.
F1 continues to be a smash hit across the border too, with Montreal playing host to a thrilling Canadian GP last summer.
But the best is yet to come for those across the Atlantic.
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That’s because Las Vegas will host a stunning race later this year, with drivers zooming past iconic gambling establishments like the Bellagio and Caesar’s Palace.
However, Red Bull chief Horner is eager to continue F1’s relentless march across America.
He hopes to see more big cities play host to the likes of Verstappen, Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
And Horner admits he dreams of cars doing laps of the Big Apple itself, New York City.
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Horner told the Mail: “It would be amazing. Racing in big cities in the US is really exciting.
“A race here in the Big Apple, for example, what a spectacle that would be.
“You can never say never. We’ve got other North American races as well with Montreal, and there’s certainly demand for it, so why not?
“It’s great that there’s that much interest in Formula One in the US.
“We’re fortunate to race in great venues, whether it’s the street circuit of Miami or the track in Austin.
“Vegas this year is going to be an absolutely insane event too.” More

MAX VERSTAPPEN’S dad Jos has suggested his son could quit F1 as he is “done with everything now”.The Dutch driver is enjoying the off-season after winning the Driver’s Championship at a canter, a year after he also won his epic battle with Lewis Hamilton.
Verstappen and Red Bull dominated the 2022 F1 season and left rivals trailing in his wakeCredit: Getty
The F1 season ended last week in Abu Dhabi as the remaining subplots were wrapped up.
But the driver’s title was settled at the start of October in Japan with Verstappen crushing the opposition.
With Ferrari’s challenge for the crown unravelling and Hamilton stuck in an uncompetitive Mercedes, Verstappen finished 146 points clear of second-place.
He also won 15 of the 22 races contested during the season, breaking an F1 record.
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Verstappen’s outspoken dad Jos has suggested he’s feeling complete and could soon move on from the sport.
He told Viaplay, as per the Mirror: ‘He’s just a bit done with everything now. Especially when you have won the championship, then the pressure is off and it becomes less exciting.
“For Max, I think it was just important that he broke that record with those wins. I think that’s the most important thing.”
But the 50-year-old added: “To be honest, I do think it will all be a bit closer next year – that is also the intention of these regulations.
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“I don’t mind. Good battles on track and a good championship until the end would be fantastic.”
Verstappen himself has previously hinted that he is already considering his future in the sport, despite only being 25-years-old.
While Fernando Alonso has indicated that he would look forward to racing alongside the two-times World Champion in other series after their time in F1 comes to an end.
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RED BULL slammed the “completely unacceptable” abuse including death threats directed at Max Verstappen and his family.Verstappen came under criticism when he defied team orders and refused to allow team-mate Sergio Perez to overtake him on the final lap of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday.
Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen’s relationship is tense after Sao PauloCredit: Reuters
The world champion refused to let his team-mate pass despite team orderrsCredit: Getty
Perez now has just one race left to clinch second ahead of Charles Leclerc, and blasted world champ Verstappen for his behaviour.
The Mexican roared: “It shows who he really is. I have nothing to say.
“After all I’ve done for him, it’s disappointing. I have no idea, I’m really surprised.”
Verstappen’s mum Sophie Kumpen then hit back with a now-deleted Instagram post that accused Perez of cheating on his wife Carola Martinez following videos of the 32-year-old dancing with mystery women in Monte Carlo.
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Perez issued a statement at the time regarding the video saying: “People close to me know my values and the type of person that I am. For those who ask me, we are more united than ever, me and my wife.”
Red Bull have issued a statement condemning the online messages sent to the Verstappens – as well as Perez and others connected with the pair.
Red Bull said: “As a team we made some mistakes in Brazil. We had not envisaged the situation that unfolded on the last lap and we had not agreed a strategy for such a scenario before the race.
“Regretfully, Max was only informed at the final corner of the request to give up position without all the necessary information being relayed.
“This put Max, who has always been an open and fair team player, in a compromising situation with little time to react which was not our intention.
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“Following the race Max spoke openly and honestly, allowing for both drivers to resolve any outstanding issues or concerns.
“The team accept Max’s reasoning, the conversation was a personal matter which will remain private between the team and no further comment will be made.
“The events that followed from a social media point of view are completely unacceptable.
“The abusive online behaviour towards Max, Checo, the team and their respective families is shocking and saddening and unfortunately is something that we as a sport are having to address with depressing regularity.”
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Red Bull, who won the F1 constructors’ title in 2022, continued: “There is no place for it in racing or society as a whole and we need to do and be better.
“At the end of the day this is a sport, we are here to race. Death threats, hate mail, vitriol towards extended family members is deplorable.
“We value inclusion and want a safe space for everyone to work in and enjoy our sport. The abuse needs to stop.”
Verstappen said ahead of Sunday’s Abu Dhabi GP: “Some of the things I’ve read are pretty disgusting.
“They started attacking my family, threatening my sister, my mum, my girlfriend, my dad and for me that goes way too far. It has to stop.
“If you have a problem with me, that’s fine but don’t go after my family because that’s just unacceptable.
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“I have a great relationship with Checo but people don’t have all the facts.
“It was not only fans but in this paddock too.”
Verstappen’s mum Sophie Kumpen escalated the row on InstagramCredit: Instagram @sophiekumpen More

MAX VERSTAPPEN’S mum has accused Sergio Perez of “cheating on his wife” in a now-deleted Instagram post.That’s after Sunday’s controversial Brazilian Grand Prix which saw Verstappen REFUSE to let Perez pass him.
Max Verstappen’s mum, pictured with the F1 star, has accused Sergio Perez of ‘cheating on his wife’
Perez, pictured with his wife Carola Martinez, criticised Verstappen after they clashed at the Brazilian GPCredit: INSTAGRAM
The Red Bull teammates have endured a fiery season together despite their success behind the wheel.
Verstappen has already wrapped up the world title, and Perez is hoping to pip Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to second in the final standings.
But Verstappen warned last month he would not give his teammate any favours on the track.
And the Dutchman proved true to his word in Brazil by ignoring team orders and refusing to let Perez past, prompting a heated exchange.
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Mexican ace Perez now has just one race left to clinch second, and blasted Verstappen for his behaviour afterwards.
Perez roared: “It shows who he really is. I have nothing to say.
“After all I’ve done for him, it’s disappointing. I have no idea, I’m really surprised.”
However, Perez’s words prompted a vicious response from Verstappen’s mother Sophie Kumpen.
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The post by Verstappen’s mum, which was quickly deleted
Perez was caught on film dancing with mystery women in JuneCredit: Social Media
Married Perez issued a public statement afterwardsCredit: Social Media
Commenting on an Instagram post criticising her son, Kumpen wrote in a now-deleted message: “And then in the evening cheating on his wife.”
Her comment appears to allude to a video posted online in June showing Perez dancing with mystery women in Monte Carlo.
The ace immediately landed a new contract after clinching victory in the Monaco Grand Prix.
And Perez, who is married to Carola Martinez, celebrated his success by partying on a yacht.
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Video footage showed him up close and personal with a brunette before wrapping his arms around a blonde woman’s waist.
Perez issued a public apology statement afterwards, saying: “I have seen the videos that have been circulating about me and I take responsibility for it.
“It was a bad party that I didn’t know how to control at the height of the person that I am, but it was just that, a very bad party.
“People close to me know my values and the type of person that I am. For those who ask me, we are more united than ever, me and my wife.
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“And for those who just want to hurt us, I wish you the best. Thanks for your love and I apologise to all the people who love me because those videos don’t represent me at all.
“We will not talk about this topic anymore, which only makes us forget the great moment we are living as a family. Thank you.” More