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Red Bull is ahead of schedule in replacing its outdated Formula 1 wind tunnel that Team Principal Christian Horner likens to a “Cold War relic.”
Red Bull has started construction on a new wind tunnel at their Milton Keynes facility in 2024, set to be completed next year. The new facility will replace their current wind tunnel near Bedford, which is around 70 years old and was previously used to develop the Concorde aircraft. Red Bull acquired the wind tunnel in 2004 from the Jaguar F1 team and has been working on updating it with modern tools. However, Red Bull’s wind tunnel is considered outdated compared to other teams, prompting plans for a new, more advanced facility. With the new wind tunnel scheduled for completion in 2026, the 2027 Red Bull F1 car is expected to be the first to fully benefit from the technological upgrade. Speaking about the project, Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache emphasized the advantages the new wind tunnel will bring in terms of performance and development.
