Red Bull RB21: 2025 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Red Bull RB21
2025 Formula 1 car

Red Bull RB21

3rd in standings | Red Bull car

8
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
8
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
15
Podiums
420
Points

Car Profile

Team Red Bull
Season2025
Constructors'P3 420 pts
Races24 (49 starts)
DesignersEnrico Balbo Head of aerodynamicsPierre Waché Technical directorCraig Skinner Chief designer
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Drivers of the Red Bull RB21

1 Max Verstappen MaxVerstappen P2 8 wins · 416 pts
30 Liam Lawson LiamLawson P14 38 pts
22 Yuki Tsunoda YukiTsunoda P17 29 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix24
Race Starts49
Wins8 (16.3%)
Poles8
Podiums15 (30.6%)
Fastest Laps3
Points Finishes31
Points420
Retirements3 (6.1%)
Drivers3

Power Unit & Tyres

Power unitHonda RBPTH003
1.6 V6 turbo hybrid
Also poweredVCARB 02
TyresPirelli

Key Car Landmarks

Race2025 Australian F1 Grand Prix2025 AUS F1 GP2025 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2025 UAE F1 GP
Pole2025 Japanese F1 Grand Prix2025 JPN F1 GP Verstappen2025 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2025 UAE F1 GP Verstappen
Win2025 Japanese F1 Grand Prix2025 JPN F1 GP Verstappen2025 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2025 UAE F1 GP Verstappen
Podium2025 Australian F1 Grand Prix2025 AUS F1 GP Verstappen2025 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2025 UAE F1 GP Verstappen
Points2025 Australian F1 Grand Prix2025 AUS F1 GP Verstappen2025 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2025 UAE F1 GP Verstappen
Fastest lap2025 Emilia Romagna F1 Grand Prix2025 ITA F1 GP Verstappen2025 Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix2025 LVG F1 GP Verstappen

2025 Finishing Positions

1st 8
2nd 5
3rd 2
4th 4
5th 2
6th 2
7th 1
9th 3
10th 4
11th 1
12th 5
13th 3
14th 1
15th 1
16th 1
17th 3
DNF 3
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

2025 Race by Race

24 Grands Prix
Max Verstappen
24162414102DNF5492112133111
Liam Lawson
DNF12––––––––––––––5–––––––
Yuki Tsunoda
––129DNF10101713121615131791361271117121014

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 22, 2025 (Photo by Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images)

Red Bull's F1 car for 2025

The Red Bull RB21 arrived as the final evolution of the aerodynamic concept that had defined the 2022 regulation era. After the competitive challenges of 2024, when McLaren claimed the Constructors' Championship and rivals significantly narrowed the gap, the RB21 represented Red Bull's determination to return to the front of the grid in the final year of the current technical rules.

The 2025 season brought a significant change to Red Bull's driver lineup. After a difficult 2024 campaign, Sergio Perez was replaced by Yuki Tsunoda, who stepped up from the sister RB Formula 1 team. Max Verstappen remained the cornerstone of Red Bull's championship challenge, aiming to secure a fifth consecutive World Drivers' Championship title.

The RB21 was unveiled ahead of the 2025 season and continued the push-rod front and pull-rod rear suspension philosophy that Red Bull had employed throughout the ground-effect era. Technical director Pierre Waché and the aerodynamic team focused on recovering lost performance in the areas where rivals had made the greatest strides during 2024, targeting improved correlation between simulation and circuit performance.

Red Bull entered 2025 fully aware that the competitive landscape had shifted. McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes all arrived with significantly strengthened machinery, making the 2025 campaign one of the most fiercely contested seasons under the 2022 regulations. The RB21, powered by the RBPTH002, Red Bull's Honda-derived power unit, was charged with fighting for both championships while the engineering team simultaneously developed their next-generation power unit for 2026.

The 2025 season also marked the final chapter for the current generation of regulations before the sweeping changes of 2026. For Red Bull, the RB21 was an opportunity to sign off the era on a high note, and to build confidence heading into their new Ford partnership for the 2026 power unit programme.

Red Bull RB21 Technical Specifications

  • chassis: Carbon fibre composite monocoque
  • Halo cockpit protection device
  • Red Bull Powertrains gearbox with 8 forward gears + reverse
  • Multiplate carbon clutch
  • Push-rod front suspension, pull-rod rear suspension
  • Carbon fibre brake discs (Brembo)
  • Weight: 800 kg minimum (including driver)
  • Wheels: 18-inch Pirelli front and rear

Power unit

Name: Red Bull Powertrains RBPTH003 / Cubic capacity: 1600 cc / Configuration: 90° V6 / Maximum RPM: 15,000 / Supercharging: Single turbocharger / Maximum fuel flow: 100 kg/h / Bore: 80 mm / Stroke: 53 mm / Valves: 4 per cylinder / Fuel injection: Direct, max 500 bar

ERS System

Hybrid energy recovery system / Lithium-ion batteries minimum 20 kg / Maximum energy capacity: 4 MJ / MGU-K maximum power: 120 kW / MGU-K maximum speed: 50,000 rpm / MGU-H maximum speed: 125,000 rpm

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Red Bull RB21: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Red Bull RB21?
Red Bull raced the Red Bull RB21 in the 2025 Formula 1 season, finishing 3rd in the constructors' championship with 420 points.
Who drove the Red Bull RB21?
Max Verstappen, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda drove the Red Bull RB21 in 2025.
How many races did the Red Bull RB21 win?
The Red Bull RB21 won 8 of the 24 Grands Prix it entered in 2025, with 8 pole positions and 15 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Red Bull RB21?
The Red Bull RB21 used the Honda RBPTH003, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.