The Italian team, direct heir of Minardi after its purchase by Red Bull at the end of 2005, is regularly at the center of speculation related to the issue of multi-ownership in Formula 1.
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Despite the many rumors that have appeared in recent months, Red Bull Racing has no intention of selling its sister team Racing Bulls.
Sources close to the management of the Austrian group have confirmed that the team based in Faenza remains a major strategic element of Red Bull’s project in Formula 1.
The opposition manifests
With the spectacular economic growth of the sport in recent years, Racing Bulls nevertheless represents an extremely coveted asset. Several offers have reportedly been made recently, some estimated between 1.5 and 2 billion dollars. But each time, Red Bull has refused to open any discussion.
The subject was also revived after the Miami Grand Prix, when a letter sent by Zak Brown to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem leaked in the media. The McLaren executive called for a quick clarification of the rules surrounding strategic alliances and the ownership of multiple teams in F1, explicitly citing the relationship between Red Bull and Racing Bulls.
These statements immediately fueled rumors that increasing pressure was pushing Red Bull to give up its second structure. Some speculations even went as far as mentioning a supposed interest from Christian Horner and his financial entourage, as well as the Chinese manufacturer BYD, known to be on the lookout for any opportunity.
A profitable investment
But according to some information, no sale scenario is currently being considered by the owners of the Austrian group. Red Bull believes it fully complies with the current regulations and feels no real pressure, neither from the FIA nor from the FOM. Beyond the financial value of the team, several strategic reasons explain this firm position.
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First, Formula 1 has never been so profitable. Racing Bulls would today more than cover its operating costs and even generate profits. But above all, the team plays a central role in Red Bull’s global marketing strategy.
The Austrian group, which reportedly sold nearly 14 billion cans in 2025 according to Bloomberg, regularly uses Racing Bulls as a promotional showcase for its special editions of energy drinks. The special liveries developed in recent seasons have met immense success with fans.
Junior Team
Racing Bulls also remains an essential tool for the development of young Red Bull drivers. This season again, Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson continue their progression within the Italian structure.
Finally, one of the most important arguments concerns the Red Bull Powertrains engine project developed with Ford Motor Company. Without an external customer team for the moment, having two structures on track represents a major advantage to accelerate development and data collection around the new power unit.
Despite persistent speculation and potentially record offers, Red Bull remains categorical: Racing Bulls is not for sale.
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