Red Bull struggles with wind tunnel data mismatch, Madrid lands deal to build circuit for 2026 Spanish GP, and other big updates

Red Bull struggles with wind tunnel data mismatch

Red Bull Racing is facing problems because its wind tunnel data doesn't match what it sees on the track. Christian Horner said the team is struggling with the car setup because the wind tunnel isn't giving accurate results. They hope the data from recent races will help fix the issues, especially with the car's aero performance. However, they will still have to use the current wind tunnel until 2027, when a new one is ready.

Click here to read the full article by Mark Mann-Bryans & Ronald Vording (motorsport.com)

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Madrid lands deal to build circuit for 2026 Spanish GP

Madrid now has a group of companies ready to build the Formula 1 track for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix. The job was given to Acciona and Eiffage Construcción for €83.2 million, and the track will go through the Ifema area. Construction on permanent structures begins this month and is expected to finish by May 2025. This marks the end of Barcelona’s role as host, a position it’s held since 1991.

Click here to read the full article by Pablo Elizalde (motorsportmagazine.com)

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Could low-speed corners be Aston Martin's biggest weakness?

Fernando Alonso has said that Aston Martin's biggest problem is struggling with low-speed corners, which has been an issue since last season. Even after changes to the team, the AMR25 is still the eighth-fastest car. Alonso has no points so far this season and thinks the team needs to improve to have a chance of scoring. He is not too hopeful for Jeddah, as it will still be hard to get points unless the car performs much better.

Click here to read the full article by Dan Lawrence (motorsportweek.com)

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Tsunoda’s special home Grand Prix at Suzuka

Yuki Tsunoda touched down in Japan for his home Grand Prix, but this time as a Red Bull driver. He looked clearly excited, and while getting ready for the race, you could tell he was eager to make things happen. It was a weekend to celebrate the Championship-winning partnership with Honda, and it included the first-ever Red Bull Showrun with all four Oracle Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App RB drivers.

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Is Antonelli the next big thing?

Kimi Antonelli is still in school, but he’s already making a name for himself in Formula 1. There’s a lot of buzz around this young Italian driver. He’s clearly talented, and his sister is often seen by his side in the paddock. But the big question is—could he really be the next big thing in F1?