Red Bull reveals when its long-awaited new F1 wind tunnel will be operational
Red Bull's new F1 wind tunnel is expected to be operational for the second half of its 2027 car's development.
- The state-of-the-art facility will enhance Red Bull's aerodynamic testing capabilities.
- Laurent Mekies indicated the wind tunnel's impact will be felt later in the car's development cycle.
Red Bull Racing has announced that its long-awaited new wind tunnel will likely be operational in time to assist with the latter stages of developing its 2027 Formula 1 car. This facility is expected to significantly improve the team's aerodynamic testing, which is crucial for performance in future seasons. However, the timing suggests that it may not influence the initial phases of the car's design.
Who’s who
- Laurent Mekies is the team principal at Red Bull.
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