Team Information
| Full Name | Oracle Red Bull Racing |
|---|---|
| Base | Milton Keynes, United Kingdom |
| Team Principal | Christian Horner |
| Engine | Ford (2026 new regulations) |
| Chassis | RB22 (2026) |
| Founded | 2005 (as Red Bull Racing) |
| Constructors’ Titles | 6 |
Team History
Red Bull Racing was born in 2005 when Austrian energy drinks giant Red Bull purchased the struggling Jaguar Racing team from Ford. Under the leadership of team principal Christian Horner and chief technical officer Adrian Newey, the Milton Keynes operation underwent a dramatic transformation from midfield runner to the most dominant team on the Formula 1 grid.
The team’s first golden era arrived in 2010 when Sebastian Vettel claimed the Drivers’ Championship in a thrilling season finale in Abu Dhabi. Red Bull went on to win four consecutive Constructors’ and Drivers’ titles from 2010 to 2013, establishing themselves as the benchmark of the blown-diffuser era. Vettel became the youngest quadruple world champion in the sport’s history during this period.
The introduction of the turbo-hybrid regulations in 2014 shifted the competitive balance towards Mercedes, and Red Bull endured several frustrating seasons with underpowered Renault engines. Despite this, the team continued to win races through sheer aerodynamic brilliance, with Daniel Ricciardo and the emerging Max Verstappen delivering memorable victories. Verstappen became the youngest ever Grand Prix winner at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix on his Red Bull debut, aged just 18.
A switch to Honda power in 2019 proved to be one of the most pivotal decisions in Red Bull’s history. After a transitional season, the partnership blossomed spectacularly. Verstappen fought a titanic battle with Lewis Hamilton in 2021, clinching the title on the final lap of the final race in Abu Dhabi in one of the most controversial finishes in the sport’s history. From 2022 onwards, Red Bull achieved total domination under the new ground-effect regulations. Verstappen won 19 of 22 races in 2023 alone, shattering virtually every record in the book. The team claimed six Constructors’ Championships in total, firmly placing themselves among the greatest teams in Formula 1 history.
Entering the 2026 season with the new Ford power unit partnership under drastically revised regulations, Red Bull face their greatest technical challenge in years. The Milton Keynes factory has been expanded, and the team are determined to remain at the pinnacle of the sport as a new era of Formula 1 begins.
Championship Record & Notable Achievements
- Constructors’ Championships: 6 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2022, 2023)
- Drivers’ Championships: 7 (Vettel 2010–2013, Verstappen 2021–2024)
- Race Victories: 120+ Grand Prix wins
- Record 2023 Season: 21 wins from 22 races (Verstappen 19 wins)
- Pole Positions: 100+
- Most Dominant Season: 2023 — highest win percentage in F1 history
- Notable Drivers: Max Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo, Mark Webber, David Coulthard
How to Watch Red Bull Racing
Follow Red Bull Racing throughout the 2026 Formula 1 season live on Sky Sports F1, with highlights available on Channel 4. Every practice session, qualifying, sprint, and race is covered across the season’s 24-round calendar.
For the complete broadcast schedule including session times, streaming options on Sky Go and NOW TV, and free-to-air coverage details, visit our dedicated F1 TV schedule page.
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