Overview
- 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.'