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The story of Racing Bulls
The Faenza roots
Giancarlo Minardi’s independent team reached Formula 1 in 1985 and became known for developing young talent despite limited resources. Red Bull acquired the team in 2005 and relaunched it as Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2006. The Faenza base remained central to its identity, while the organisation became a route for drivers to reach Red Bull Racing.
Two memorable Monza victories
Sebastian Vettel delivered Toro Rosso’s first pole and win at the rain-hit 2008 Italian Grand Prix. Drivers including Daniel Ricciardo, Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen also passed through its ranks. Renamed AlphaTauri for Red Bull’s fashion brand in 2020, the team won at Monza again with Pierre Gasly and reached sixth in the 2021 constructors’ standings.
RB to Racing Bulls
The Visa Cash App RB identity arrived in 2024, followed by Racing Bulls in 2025. Alan Permane took over when Laurent Mekies moved to Red Bull Racing. The current team combines its Italian racing heritage with a UK technical presence and close Red Bull technology links. The lineage is shared operational history, not a reason to combine this team’s results with those of Red Bull Racing.
