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Red Bull 2026: From an empty shed in Milton Keynes, to the biggest story in F1
The Red Bull F1 team has come a long way from its humble beginnings and is now preparing for a significant shift in their narrative leading up to the 2026 championship. There have been notable changes within the team based in Milton Keynes in recent times, particularly with the departure of key figures like Helmut Marko, Christian Horner, and Adrian Newey. This season sees Max Verstappen driving the RB22 powered by the Red Bull Ford Powertrains’ DM01 without Newey’s input for the first time in his F1 career. Despite these changes, Red Bull has evolved from a mere sponsor to a full-fledged works team, impressing observers with their early shakedown performances in Barcelona. The UK broadcaster Sky Sports F1 has been showcasing the testing highlights and experts like Karun Chandhok and Anthony Davidson have lauded Red Bull for their journey from having an empty shed to a thriving engine company in Milton Keynes, highlighting the impressive reliability shown during testing for the 2026 season.
