Racing Bulls Reveal 2025 F1 Car at Imola

After the stunning Racing Bulls F1 livery was revealed for the 2025 season, the Racing Bull 02 broke cover at the Imola Circuit on February 19th. The on-track debut of the 2025 F1 car of Racing Bulls was a much-anticipated ne, as fans wanted to witness what machine the ambitious Racing Bulls team came up with for the F1 2025 season. This season, Racing Bulls aims to push the boundaries of speed, performance, and aerodynamics with the help of their new state-of-the-art F1 car. The Racing Bull 02 is more than ready to challenge the top teams of Formula One with its upgraded power unit, cutting-edge technology, and refined aerodynamics.

First Run of the Racing Bulls F1 Car VCARB02 at Imola - F1 Streams

After its grand reveal at The O2 London during the F1 75 live event, the VCARB02 broke cover on Wednesday, making its track debut at the prestigious Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari at Imola, Italy. F1 drivers, Yuki Tsunoda, and Isack Hadjar took turns taking the car out for a spin during the filming day. The drivers were given a maximum of 200 kilometers to test the car. This initial test was a critical one as it helped point out if the car was functioning properly. 

VCARB02 Design and Innovations

Built on the architecture of Red Bulls' 2024 F1 car that helped Max Verstappen bag his fourth straight title, the VCARB02 is a state-of-the-art machine that is prepared to give other F1 teams a hard time. Due to the collaboration with Red Bull, Racing Bulls enjoys several great perks like the sharing of key components like suspension and gearbox. This year’s F1 car design of Racing Bulls aims to address the issues that held back its predecessor. The major focal point of the design team for the F1 2025 season is achieving a consistent performance throughout the tournament.

Aerodynamic Enhancements

In modern Formula One racing, aerodynamics is a crucial factor, and so this year’s F1 car of Racing Bulls, the VCARB02 features an improved aerodynamic package. Featuring a resigned front and a sleeker, the car is designed to reduce drag and increase downforce. Modifications have also been made to the side pods and floor to improve airflow efficiency and stability. 

Performance and Power Unit

Due to its partnership with Red Bull, Racing Bulls continues to enjoy a plethora of benefits. These benefits ensured that the VCARB02 was equipped with a highly competitive power unit. The updated engine not only has improved energy efficiency but also increased horsepower which gives VCARB02 enhanced acceleration and straight-line speed. The team is expecting a better performance this year with the VCARB02.

Suspension and Handing Upgrades

The VCARB02 boosts a fine-tuned revised suspension system that allows for better stability and mechanical grip. The Racing Bulls team had worked hard to ensure that the VCARB02 has an optimized suspension geometry which will allow for better control during high-speed cornering.

The Track Debut of VCARB02 - F1 Live Stream 

The first driver to get behind the wheel of the new F1 car, VCARB02 was Yuki Tsunoda. Tsunoda tested the new car on the track of Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari. After Tsunoda, Isack Hadjar got to try his hand at the car that will be its companion for the 2025 season of Formula One. Team principal Laurent Mekies shared his views on the F1 car at the F1 75 event in the following words: “In terms of synergy with Red Bull, nothing has changed with the VCARB02.

"As we stated very many times, we do try to share what is following within the regulations. It is not 1% of the load, but the main components we can share, the gearbox, suspensions we have decided to do it.

“In terms of what we were looking for, I think there is a bit of two streams. In terms of characteristic, we wanted to have a car that was a bit more consistent compared to last year. We had very good moments last year, we had more difficult races.

“So in terms of overall target, we have tried to understand what made our car not so consistent last year and hopefully we will be able to address some of that now. In parallel, we were continuing to evolve the teams, to continue to build the team.

“I’m not here to tell you that we think we have solved all of our competitiveness issues, no. But certainly the team is in the right direction. We have started in our Milton Keynes facility on January 2nd we have now two very good headquarters. So the team is getting together, a lot of people have joined.

“Is it ready yet to say the car is up there? No, we don’t think it’s ready yet. We expect a tough first part of the season. But with the conviction that the direction of travel is the right one, people are pulling together in the right direction."

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