The RB21 is off to a good start: Red Bull’s new car has passed the FIA crash test and is preparing for the new F1 season. This will be a crucial championship for Milton Keynes—the first entirely independent of Adrian Newey’s genius, as he has now joined Aston Martin, and with the looming possibility of Max Verstappen’s departure. The battle with McLaren and Ferrari begins now.
2025 will be a unique year for Formula 1. With an impending overhaul of technical regulations, many teams will choose to halt development of their cars prematurely. Some might even race nearly the entire season with the specifications introduced in Melbourne for the opening round of the championship.
In this context, starting off on the right foot is crucial, and Red Bull knows it well. The goal is to correct the mistakes made during 2024, regaining the correlation between the simulator and the track that had significantly complicated engineers’ work. The focus is on making a more drivable car, prioritizing versatility over pure speed.
RB21: the new Red Bull passes the FIA crash test
The first good news of the year comes from the FIA crash tests. According to *RacingNews365*, the new Milton Keynes-built car has successfully passed the mandatory impact tests set by the International Federation. While it might seem like a formality, it is not always guaranteed—back in 2023, it was revealed that the RB20 had failed the frontal impact tests.
Now, anticipation is building for the car’s official unveiling before it hits the track for Bahrain testing from February 26 to 28. Meanwhile, wild rumors from England suggest a shocking swap orchestrated with Aston Martin, which could see Fernando Alonso move to Milton Keynes and Max Verstappen to Silverstone. A bit of winter *fanta-F1*, but something could actually be brewing.
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