New AlphaTauri F1 name leak suggests end of ‘Racing Bulls’ title
The renamed AlphaTauri squad looks set to have abandoned an original plan for a ‘Racing Bulls’ identity, after leaks of its new Formula 1 moniker appeared on social media. The Faenza-based squad has been open that it will race with a new team name in 2024, as part of a reinvigoration undertaken by owner Red Bull.
“The identity is what Toro Rosso would have been, and it’s moving closer to the Red Bull family again. But then it will appear with the naming rights partners. We will change the company name, we will change identity, logo, everything, a complete relaunch, complete rebrand
“The identity is what Toro Rosso would have been, and it’s moving closer to the Red Bull family again. But then it will appear with the naming rights partners. We will change the company name, we will change identity, logo, everything, a complete relaunch, complete rebrand.”
However, as it closes in on an official announcement about what its new identity will be, leaks of its new name on official team accounts suggest a final decision has been made that does not involve ‘Racing Bulls’ at all.
Instead,’Visa Cash App RB’ appeared briefly this week as a handle on official team accounts, before disappearing. It is likely to have accidentally gone public as part of the team’s efforts to get its brand identity ready to go live in time for any formal announcement.Instead,’Visa Cash App RB’ appeared briefly this week as a handle on official team accounts, before disappearing. It is likely to have accidentally gone public as part of the team’s efforts to get its brand identity ready to go live in time for any formal announcement.
incorporate potential title sponsors.It is understood that the choice of RB at the end, rather than Racing Bulls, is final, and is what will be used for the team name, which is expected to be confirmed prior to an official launch next monthThe official entry list that was issued in December had ‘RB’ featured in both the team and chassis name.The presence of Visa and Cash App highlights the ongoing interest from American sponsors in F1.
Credit card company Visa has not had a major presence in F1 before, although was involved in an agreement with Caterham back in 2012 in a hospitality and marketing programme.
