Red Bull RB21 to Debut in Bahrain on February 25

Red Bull Racing is set to debut its RB21 Formula 1 car during a filming day in Bahrain on February 25, just before the official pre-season tests starting February 26. This early track appearance, featuring drivers Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson, allows the team to capitalize on a regulatory loophole, providing them crucial extra preparation time. The RB21's launch will coincide with a collective F1 event in London on February 18, celebrating the sport's 75th anniversary, where all teams will reveal their new liveries. Team principal Christian Horner anticipates a highly competitive season with strong challenges from McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes, especially after Red Bull's struggles in the previous season. The team is under pressure to maintain its championship dominance, especially with changes in personnel, including the departure of chief technical officer Adrian Newey to Aston Martin. This shakedown in Bahrain marks a strategic shift for Red Bull, which traditionally held its initial tests at Silverstone.