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Sports•Oct 31, 2026

When Red Bull Expects to Begin Using Its New F1 Wind Tunnel

Key Highlights: Red Bull is preparing to transition away from its 70-year-old Bedford wind tunnel to a brand-new, modern facility built at its Milton Keynes campus. Laurent Mekies confirmed the new installation is scheduled to come online during the next season, targeting aerodynamic work for the second half of the 2027 car and most of ...

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Sports•Oct 30, 2026

Red Bull Reveals Target Date for New F1 Wind Tunnel to Become Operational

Key Highlights: Red Bull’s upcoming state-of-the-art Milton Keynes wind tunnel will not become operational until the 2027 season, pushing back initial plans targeting 2026. Team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed the facility will most likely impact the latter half of the 2027 challenger and the majority of the 2028 car. Despite relying on an aging Bedford ...

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