Formula 1: Red Bull launch Max Verstappen's 2022 challenger

Red Bull have launched the new car they hope will enable Max Verstappen to retain the world drivers' title.

Verstappen said he was «recharged» and looking forward to getting behind the wheel of a car designed to a new rules aimed at producing closer racing.

Team principal Christian Horner said: «Now we have the number one on the car, the challenge is to keep it on the car.

»With a new set of regulations, it's going to be incredibly difficult but motivation is sky high."

The new car was launched in what Horner admitted was a form that did not reveal all its technical secrets.

«When we get to the first race, the car is not going to look very much like this,» he said.

The launch was handled as a video presentation and the media were not able to ask questions.

Horner described the new rules as «the biggest regulation change for 30 or 40 years» and admitted there was anxiety at Red Bull as to whether they had fully maximised their potential.

«We're aiming to build on what we achieved last year and the target is to try and retain the title,» Horner said.

«The big unknown is have we missed something with the rules — have another team stolen a march?»

Red Bull also announced a new title sponsorship and technology transfer deal with computing giant Oracle which is said to be among the most lucrative in F1 history.

Red Bull would not comment on the value of the deal, but it is said to be worth $100m (£74m) a year for the next five seasons.

The idea is that Oracle's computing expertise will enhance the team's capabilities in race strategy planning and their new engine department, among other areas.

The rules change the way F1 cars work by producing a much larger proportion of the overall aerodynamic downforce from under the car using a