MERCEDES and RED BULL reached an agreement: HODGKINSON starts at the Red Bulls on May 24th

hodgkinson, an expert in drive units, comes from Mercedesa, and later in the year will be at Red Bullu led by their engine department Red Bull powertrains.

Red Bull is on the social network today Twitter revealed that they had reached an agreement with a competitor Mercedes. "Under the terms of this contract, Ben, who joined Mercedes in August 2001, will be able to join Red Bull Powertrains from May 24, 2022,”They wrote in the team.

Mercedes F1 and Red Bull F1 today reached an agreement regarding the appointment of Ben Hodgkinson.

Under the terms of that agreement, Ben, who joined Mercedes in August 2001, will be free to join Red Bull Powertrains from 24 May 2022. pic.twitter.com/8H3Jh9dPQ3

- Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) January 21, 2022

For a long time it seemed that hodgkinson will not be allowed to work for Red Bull a year ago 2023, as top team experts cannot switch to a competitor overnight. After a long deliberation, it is Mercedess nevertheless gave permission for the Briton to join the new employer May this year.

Mercedes F1 and Red Bull F1 today reached an agreement regarding the appointment of Ben Hodgkinson.

Under the terms of that agreement, Ben, who joined Mercedes in August 2001, will be free to join Red Bull Powertrains from 24 May 2022.

- Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@ MercedesAMGF1) January 21, 2022