Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says time has shown that Red Bull should not be taken lightly in the world of Formula 1.

From being brushed off as an energy drinks brand, Red Bull has gone on to win 14 world championships. However, as it readies to take on arguably its biggest F1 challenge yet by racing with its own engine, Wolff stressed it is a “huge challenge”.

Red Bull F1 engine: Toto Wolff warns it is a ‘huge challenge’

Since 2019, Red Bull has been powered by Honda engines, a union which produced six championships overall. Max Verstappen reeled off four straight Drivers’ titles between 2021-24, while Red Bull lifted the 2022 and 2023 Constructors’ crowns.

However, with Honda set to switch to Aston Martin next season, Red Bull stepped up its F1 commitment to a whole new level.

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