Starting as Toro Rosso and later becoming AlphaTauri, the RB F1 Team serves as Red Bull Racing’s development squad. The team focuses on nurturing young drivers and strengthening its technical base, all while competing fiercely on the Formula 1 grid. Since its rebranding in 2024, Racing Bulls has embraced a stronger identity tied closely to the Red Bull brand, aiming to rise as a notable competitor.
Team Overview
- Full Name: McLaren Formula 1 Team
- Base Location: Faenza, Italy
- Founding Year: 2006
- Current Team Principal: Laurent Mekies
- Notable Management: Tim Goss
- Engine Supplier: Honda
Drivers
The current Racing Bulls F1 Team lineup features Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar. Known as a junior branch of the Red Bull Racing team, RB serves as a testing ground for emerging talent who could potentially graduate to the top-tier Austrian squad. Rather than chasing major results, RB has built a reputation as the best team for developing young drivers, helping many of them make their Formula 1 debut.
After a brief stint with Red Bull, Lawson returns to the team aiming to regain his momentum, while Hadjar has shown great promise as a rookie with a bright future.
Some of the most recognized F1 drivers who have raced for this team include:
- Sebastian Vettel
- Carlos Sainz
- Max Verstappen
- Pierre Gasly
RB F1 Team Rankings
The following are the F1 standings from the last 10 years, dating back to the team’s Toro Rosso and AlphaTauri days.
| Year | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8th |
| 2023 | 8th |
| 2022 | 9th |
| 2021 | 6th |
| 2020 | 7th |
| 2019 | 6th |
| 2018 | 9th |
| 2017 | 7th |
| 2016 | 7th |
| 2015 | 7th |
Team Performance History
- Team Championships: 0
- Race Victories: 1
- Pole Positions: 1
Racing Bulls has competed in Formula 1 under various names but has always maintained its core identity. This is an F1 team that has prioritized being a launching pad for drivers, mechanics, engineers, and more, rather than focusing solely on results. Without a doubt, the contribution this team has made to the sport goes far beyond podiums, and in every F1 season it enters, it proves it deserves its place in Formula 1.
Fun Facts
The team was originally created as a junior team to Red Bull Racing.
Racing Bulls won its first race in 2008 with a young Sebastian Vettel.
AlphaTauri, the team’s previous name, was a fashion brand owned by Red Bull.
RB F1 Team FAQs
What was Racing Bulls’ previous name?
The team was previously known as AlphaTauri and Toro Rosso.
Has Racing Bulls ever won a race?
Yes, twice: in 2008 (Sebastian Vettel) and 2020 (Pierre Gasly).
Who are the Racing Bulls drivers for 2025?
Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar will drive for the team in the 2025 F1 season.