What happened: Red Bull's new wind tunnel is due to become operational in 2027, team principal Laurent Mekies said. It will replace the oldest facility on the grid, which former team principal Christian Horner repeatedly described as "a Cold War relic".

Why it matters: The tunnel is among the main limitations facing the technical team led by Pierre Wache, even after Red Bull turned its 2026 season around.

What to watch: The 2027 commissioning date sets the schedule for when Red Bull can move its aerodynamic development off the old tunnel.