SUMMARY
- AlphaTauri changes their Instagram username to @visacashappRB
- The RB in the username will most likely stand for Racing Bulls
For the past few months, there have been a number of rumors suggesting that AlphaTauri is looking to change its name. It was speculated that they would go for a fashion brand to help them with their own AlphaTauri brand. Now they have finally given an idea of what that name is going to be.
It was earlier reported that AlphaTauri will be taking up a title sponsor with Hugo Boss or Adidas. However, it seems as though the team has gone for another brand that has nothing to do with fashion. We can expect the team to have a different name for the 2025 season.
AlphaTauri gives a blatant hint about the new team name
AlphaTauri changed the username on Instagram to @visacashapprb. It looks as though the team will now be called Visa Cash App Racing Bulls. The RB at the end can be mistaken for Red Bull, but that would be too close to the main Red Bull team. Hence, it is more likely that the team will be referred to as Racing Bulls during the 2024 season.
There was speculation that the team would be taking on a new title sponsor for the upcoming season, but Hugo Boss and Adidas were considered to be strong candidates. Although the team is owned by the same group that owns Red Bull, they still require a lot of funding from Sponsors.
🚨 BREAKING: AlphaTauri has officially changed their Instagram username to “Visacashapprb”#F1 pic.twitter.com/5JJVcBk6d1
— Fastest Pitstop (@FastestPitStop) January 18, 2024
We can expect Visa to be paying millions of dollars to be the title partner for the team this season. However, the team has yet to make an official announcement on the matter. Although the username has been changed, the team name still reads AlphaTauri.
But given that the username has already been changed, we can expect the team to make an official announcement of the name and the livery reveal date anytime now. The livery of the car will most likely also be different from what we saw in 2023. We can expect the Visa Brand to play an important part in livery design.
AlphaTauri reportedly shifting to Milton Keynes
The team is reportedly switching their base from Faenza to Milton Keynes where Red Bull Racing resides. This brings both Red Bull-owned teams under the same city. This will be very advantageous for both teams.
There have been reports that AlphaTauri will be running a version of the RB19 for the 2024 season. This could allow 3 Red Bull drivers on the podium in 2024. There is no doubt that Red Bull is making some huge moves to keep their winning streak alive.
🚨 | AlphaTauri plans to move its England-based aero department to Milton Keynes.
They continue to tighten relations with Red Bull:https://t.co/9YvzwpaPDn
— formularacers (@formularacers_) January 9, 2024
During the 2023 season, Red Bull completely dominated the sport. As any other team would, they will be looking to continue this streak in the coming season. There are also rumors suggesting that Daniel Ricciardo will be the next Red Bull driver after Sergio Perez’s contract expires after the 2024 season. This could reunite Verstappen with his old teammate. If AlphaTauri shifts its base from Faenza to Milton Keynes, these rumors would be convenient for the team.
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