{
  "id": 17292550,
  "title": "Red Bull reveals when its long-awaited new F1 wind tunnel will be operational",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/red-bull-reveals-when-its-long-awaited-new-f1-wind-tunnel-will-be",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T21:28:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-reveals-when-its-long-awaited-new-f1-wind-tunnel-will-be-operational/10869820/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Red Bull has been eagerly awaiting the completion of its new wind tunnel, which will be operational during the 2027 season. The facility, located in Milton Keynes, will replace the aging tunnel in Bedford, described by former team principal Christian Horner as a \"Cold War relic.\" Team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed that the new tunnel will come online sometime during the second quarter of 2027, depending on the time required for setup and calibration. Mekies noted that the team is currently working with what is likely the oldest wind tunnel in Formula 1, despite the team's success with it. Despite the success achieved with the existing tunnel, Mekies acknowledged that Red Bull aims to design a state-of-the-art facility to regain its competitive edge in aerodynamics. He expressed confidence that the new tunnel will unlock new possibilities and provide the team's talented aerodynamics team with additional avenues to explore innovative ideas.",
  "summary": "Red Bull has been waiting for its new wind tunnel for a long time now, but, ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix, team principal Laurent Mekies has confirmed that it will not come online until some point during the 2027 season. This new facility in Milton Keynes will replace its current tunnel sat in Bedford. With it once being described by former Red Bull chief Christian Horner as a \"Cold War ...…",
  "key_points": [
    "Red Bull's new wind tunnel will be operational in 2027.",
    "Located in Milton Keynes, replacing Bedford tunnel.",
    "Team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed timeline."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}