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Red Bull’s Wind Tunnel Woes Threaten Verstappen’s Future: Dramatic Revelations Unveiled

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
April 17, 2025
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Red Bull’s Wind Tunnel Woes Threaten Verstappen’s Future: Dramatic Revelations Unveiled

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - APRIL 12: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 in the Pitlane during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on April 12, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504120208 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull’s Nightmare Unveiled: Wind Tunnel Failures Exposed, Threatening Verstappen’s Future

Red Bull Racing is facing a crisis as they admit to significant “shortcomings” in their wind tunnel that have been contributing to the ongoing issues with their RB21 car. With Max Verstappen trailing behind championship leader Lando Norris by a mere eight points, Red Bull is desperate to rectify the situation and boost the confidence of their drivers, including Yuki Tsunoda. The team’s struggles were evident in the Bahrain Grand Prix, where Verstappen finished a disappointing sixth, a massive 34 seconds behind the race winner, Oscar Piastri.

The revelation of the wind tunnel failures has sent shockwaves through the team, with Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko expressing “great concern” over Verstappen’s future. The Dutch driver holds performance clauses in his contract that could potentially allow him to depart before the contract’s expiration in 2028. Team principal Christian Horner acknowledged the disconnect between the data from their tools and the actual on-track performance, emphasizing the urgency to address the discrepancies.

The deficiencies in Red Bull’s wind tunnel have created a significant gap between their simulation tools and the real-world performance of the car. Despite a new wind tunnel scheduled for 2027, the team is stuck with their current equipment for at least two more years. This setback has hindered Red Bull’s ability to keep up with front-runners McLaren and Mercedes, leading to a string of underwhelming results for the team.

The struggles extend beyond just technical issues, as driver Yuki Tsunoda highlighted differences between the car’s behavior in the simulator compared to on the track. Poor tire management and a lack of responsiveness in the car have further compounded Red Bull’s challenges, preventing Verstappen and Tsunoda from pushing the car to its limits effectively.

As Red Bull scrambles to find solutions to their car woes, all eyes are on the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to see if the team can overcome their obstacles and put up a competitive performance. With tensions running high and Verstappen’s future hanging in the balance, the pressure is on Red Bull to deliver results and salvage their championship hopes.

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