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Construction on Red Bull’s new wind tunnel will get underway in 2024 following a change in location as the team looks to replace its current “Cold War relic”. Red Bull currently uses a wind tunnel …
Construction on Red Bull’s new wind tunnel will begin in 2024 after deciding to replace their current outdated facility. The team, led by Christian Horner, currently utilizes a wind tunnel near Bedford, which is quite far from their Milton Keynes factory. However, new Formula 1 regulations and advancements in wind tunnel technology have prompted the need for a change. The construction of the new wind tunnel will commence next year, but it won’t be introduced mid-season. Instead, it will be designated for the development of the 2027 car. Despite making some adjustments to their planning applications, Red Bull plans to keep the new wind tunnel on-site in Milton Keynes, and it should be completed by 2026. The team has faced challenges due to their limited wind tunnel access, but they have strategically managed their development process considering the deficit caused by their current Cold War-era wind tunnel, especially during cold weather in the UK.
