Red Bull absence confirmed as Horner delivers…..Read more
Team principal Christian Horner shared this update as part of a broader statement regarding Red Bull’s plans for 2025. The team’s absence from the live launch event on February 18 at the O2 arena in London highlights a shift in their usual approach. This year, F1 will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a large-scale event where all 10 teams will reveal their liveries to fans, marking a significant departure from traditional individual car launches. While some teams like Ferrari and Williams will still have separate car reveals, others, including Red Bull and Mercedes, have chosen to forgo the traditional unveilings.
Red Bull’s 2025 challenger, the RB21, will make its debut on February 25, during a filming day in Bahrain, where Max Verstappen and new driver Liam Lawson will both take part. This event will provide the first opportunity to see Red Bull’s latest car on track. The team’s decision to skip a formal launch was confirmed by sources such as Autosport, which stated that the RB21 would instead be seen for the first time during pre-season testing.
Looking ahead to the 2025 season, Horner acknowledged the stiff competition Red Bull will face. He predicted a “super tight” battle, with four teams expected to be highly competitive: Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes. He singled out McLaren and Ferrari as likely to be strong contenders, with Mercedes also aiming to make improvements and prove themselves after a challenging 2024 season. The competition for both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles in 2025 is expected to be fierce, with Verstappen aiming for his fifth consecutive World Championship.
Horner’s comments indicate that Red Bull is not taking its dominance for granted. Despite the team’s strong position in recent years, there is a sense of anticipation around the increased competitiveness of the top teams in 2025. The upcoming season promises to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable in recent memory, with several teams looking to challenge Red Bull’s reign at the top of F1.
