Red Bull expects new F1 wind tunnel to run early 2027

Red Bull Racing has shared an update on its long-awaited new wind tunnel facility at the Milton Keynes campus. Technical director Pierre Wache confirmed the team hopes the facility will be operational at the beginning of 2027.

The team continues to face challenges with its current wind tunnel during the 2026 Formula 1 season. Wache noted that upgrades introduced in Miami showed encouraging signs but added that the aging facility still limits development efforts. He stated, “We hope that we will have it running at the beginning of next year.”

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Futuristic F1 2026 car in high-speed Bahrain test, highlighting active aero and new power units, with engineers monitoring.
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F1 2026 regulations: Detailed car specs, active aero, power units and Bahrain testing

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Building on last month's announcement of Formula 1's 2026 overhaul—including new engine suppliers and overtaking aids—the latest details reveal precise car dimensions, active aerodynamics modes, power unit configurations, and pre-season testing results. Bahrain tests showed lap times two seconds off 2025 pace, positively surprising teams ahead of the March 6-8 Australian Grand Prix opener.

With six months remaining until the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit in Madrid, construction is progressing on schedule for the September 13, 2026, event. The hybrid track, incorporating public roads and a permanent facility, features an iconic banked corner designed to define the venue's identity. Organizers anticipate up to 400,000 attendees, despite some local opposition.

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Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane has suggested Formula 1 implement energy management changes for the 2026 regulations in continuous phases rather than just two stages. He cited the challenges of upcoming sprint weekends in Miami and Montreal as reasons for a gradual approach. Changes could begin as early as the Miami Grand Prix in early May.

Formula 1 stakeholders have agreed in principle to rebalance power unit output starting next year. The changes aim to address concerns with the current hybrid systems introduced in 2026. Officials are also eyeing a longer-term shift toward simpler engines.

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