Red Bull set to unveil RB21 on February 18th, The F1 split that needed to happen, and other big updates

Red Bull set to unveil RB21 on February 18th

Red Bull will show its 2025 RB21 F1 car on February 18th at the F1 75 launch event in London. The car is the first to be made without Adrian Newey, who left for Aston Martin. Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson will drive the car, but the event will mainly show the livery, not the final design. Red Bull is the first team to reveal its car, with Ferrari launching theirs on February 19th.

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The F1 split that needed to happen

The Red Bull-Renault partnership, once F1's most successful, deteriorated after a series of engine issues and public disagreements. From 2007 to 2018, the alliance won 59 races and four championships, but the glory days gave way to frustration as Renault's engines struggled with performance and reliability. Despite attempts to mend the relationship, including a renegotiated deal in 2016, Red Bull eventually sought a new engine supplier in Honda, which helped propel the team back to dominance with Max Verstappen. 

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Five key challenges Hamilton faces at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025 marks a new chapter in his legendary F1 career, but it comes with significant challenges. He needs to adjust to Ferrari’s passionate culture, learn a new car, and work with a different race engineer, Riccardo Adami. Competing with the talented Charles Leclerc will be tough, especially after struggling in 2024 with poor qualifying and being outperformed by George Russell. With the competition expected to be close, Hamilton must leave his 2024 struggles behind and focus on making this season a success.

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Inside the making of a front wing

Formula 1 teams spend millions each year developing their front wings – and they're arguably the most important aerodynamic part of the entire car. But how are these incredible pieces of engineering designed, manufactured, and tested? Join Scott Mansell as he goes behind the scenes at Alpine to see exactly how a modern F1 front wing is created, from initial CFD design through to final assembly.

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Uncle James responds to fan comments

Williams Racing team principal Uncle James responds to fan comments on different social media platforms in Abu Dhabi. Fans voiced concerns, like one saying it was unfair for Albon to be penalized when Hulkenberg wasn't. Others, however, praised the team's resilience. But leave it to Tio James to spice things up by showing his appreciation.