Red Bull Racing's plan to replace its aging wind tunnel facility has been pushed back to 2027, team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed in a recent update. The current tunnel, which team owner Christian Horner has previously described as a "Cold War relic," will remain in use for at least two more seasons.
Mekies provided the timeline clarification during a media session, acknowledging the importance of the new aerodynamic testing infrastructure for the team's long-term competitiveness. The delay means Red Bull will continue relying on its existing facility at the Milton Keynes campus while the new state-of-the-art tunnel is completed.
The project has faced scheduling challenges, though specific reasons for the extended timeline were not detailed in the update. Red Bull's aerodynamic development program, critical to its recent championship successes, will continue operating with the current equipment until the replacement becomes operational.
