Red Bull Hints At RB21 Changes for 2025 Season

Red Bull Racing is gearing up for the 2025 Formula 1 season with the introduction of the RB21, which aims to rectify the issues encountered with the RB20 during 2024. Team advisor Helmut Marko highlighted the need for a car that offers a "wider working window" to enhance reliability and performance in varying conditions. Technical director Pierre Wache pointed out necessary upgrades, particularly in the rear wing and low-speed corner handling, while acknowledging past design missteps. Given the constraints of cost caps and their outdated wind tunnel facility, the team plans to refine existing designs rather than implement a complete overhaul.

The RB20's limitations were exposed throughout the 2024 season, especially its narrow performance window and subpar handling over track curbs, which prompted Max Verstappen to describe it as "kangaroo-like." As the RB21 moves into final production, the focus remains on achieving consistent performance across diverse tracks, addressing concerns from the previous season. Pre-season testing in Bahrain will serve as a critical point for Red Bull to evaluate the effectiveness of these changes and reaffirm their ambition to secure Verstappen's fifth consecutive drivers' title amidst increasing competition.