Max Verstappen’s Red Bull signs mega deal with $7.9 Billion worth toy brand ahead of Abu Dhabi GP

Red Bull will produce a replica of the RB20 in partnership with a huge brand, which is set to hit the markets in March of next year.

Max Verstappen’s Red Bull signs mega deal with $7.9 Billion worth toy brand ahead of Abu Dhabi GP

Christian Horner and Max Verstappen (Via: Imago)

Formula 1 is loved by one and all across the world. Fans and children alike share the same love for the pinnacle of motorsport. In the spirit of this, Red Bull has now signed a massive deal with $7.9 Billion toy-making giant LEGO.

The Milton-Keynes-based team led by four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, has taken on a new project with LEGO. The much-awaited product is a ‘brick-built race car for LEGO-utionary builders’, modeled on this year’s RB20.

YouTube video

The replica is now set to feature a 2-speed gearbox, a V6 engine with moving pistons, and a spinning MGU-H unit. As per RacingNews365, the Lego Technics replica will be over 25 inches in length and will be released on 1st March 2025, ahead of the new F1 season.

We are always looking for the perfect build here at Red Bull Racing, so it made sense to shape a new relationship with the LEGO Group. We have been listening to our fans, and they have been crying out for this partnership, so we are delighted to see the pieces finally fall into place for 2025.

Red Bull Racing chief marketing officer Olly Hughes said via RacingNews365

The product aims at promoting precision as well as recreation with its complex but endearing setup. The upcoming season will therefore be a keen one both for Red Bull and LEGO in the markets.

Red Bull boss justifies Lando Norris’ penalty at the Qatar Grand Prix

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has shared his thoughts on McLaren’s Lando Norris receiving a reprimand on Sunday. Norris was penalized with a 10-second stop-go penalty after failing to slow down under a yellow flag in the Qatar GP.

Lando Norris (via IMAGO)
Lando Norris (via IMAGO)

We have the GPS data live, so we can see the speed comparison. When you look at the speed profile comparison of Lando versus Max, you can see DRS wide open. He was still absolutely flat out, and there was a double-waved yellow there.

Christian Horner told gpblog

Formula 1 rules state that drivers need to slow down as soon as a safety car is commanded with the help of yellow flags. Christian Horner has since claimed that GPS data showed Lando Norris going flat out even after double yellow flags.

Norris’ unusual mistake has cost the Papayas a major chunk of points heading into the final race of 2024. They now have to contest against Ferrari with all their might to win the title in Abu Dhabi next weekend.