Brendan Lines

February 12, 2020

Red Bull have released the first images of its RB16 for 2020 as Max Verstappen took the wheel for its first test at Silverstone on Wednesday.

Yet the big question is; where’s the cool concept livery we’ve seen for pre-season testing the past few years?

Red Bull have turned heads with its radical designs such as 2015’s ‘Camo Bull’ and 2019’s special one-off Honda livery marking the new engine supply deal.

2015 ‘Camo Bull’ : Image Red Bull

2019 ‘One-off’ Honda livery – Image F1.com

However this year Red Bull appears to be focused on delivering a car firmly built off its 2019 specs, making the most of this years stable regulations — than indulging in the arts.

Again Red Bull have opted for a short wheelbase high-rake design from last year’s RB15.

A design when coupled with the new Honda engine yeidled very good results in its debut season, with a 3rd place in Australia for Verstappen, and Honda’s first Formula 1 win in the Turbo-hybrid era in Austria.

Retaining drivers Verstappen and Alex Albon, its hoped the RB16 will build upon last years third in the Constructors Championship.

But before the 2020 campaign begins at Albert Park, pre-season testing at Citcuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will be see the RB16’s first competitive laps on February 16.