Red Bull's Junior F1 Team Rebranded as Visa Cash App RB F1 Amidst Criticism
The new name, part of Visa's first global sports sponsorship in 15 years, has been widely panned as the worst in F1 history, raising questions about the team's independence from parent Red Bull.
- Red Bull's junior Formula One team has been rebranded as Visa Cash App RB F1, a name that has been widely criticized as the worst in F1 history.
- The new name is part of Visa's first new global sports sponsorship agreement in 15 years, taking over the title sponsorship from Red Bull's clothing line, AlphaTauri.
- Fans and industry insiders have expressed confusion and ridicule over the new name, with some vowing to continue referring to the team by its previous names, Toro Rosso or AlphaTauri.
- The inclusion of 'RB' in the new name has raised questions about the independence of the junior team from parent Red Bull, the three-time reigning champions.
- The rebranding has sparked criticism about Red Bull's alliance with the junior team, with McLaren head Zak Brown stating that the relationship is 'not in the spirit of the regulations.'