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Red Bull will unveil its new car – the RB21 – at a filming day in Bahrain on February 25, one day before the start of Formula 1’s official pre-season testing programme.
According to a report by Motorsport.com, Red Bull Racing will unveil their new car, RB21, at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on February 25, following the livery reveal at the F175 launch event in London. Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen and new teammate Liam Lawson are expected to participate in the event with 200km of running permitted on demonstration tires. Team Principal Christian Horner acknowledges the tough competition this season after Red Bull lost the Constructors’ title to McLaren in 2024. Horner anticipates a closely fought championship with McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes expected to be strong contenders. Red Bull has made changes in its driver lineup and technical team, saying goodbye to Sergio Perez and key staff like Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley. Due to finishing third in 2024, Red Bull will have an advantage with additional wind tunnel time allotment as per the FIA regulations.
