Verstappen and Horner help 'get Red Bull gang back together'

Max Verstappen described his maiden visit to Goodwood as 'emotional' as Red Bull celebrated its 20th anniversary in style at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

To mark the occasion, the Milton Keynes-based team formed the largest procession of F1 cars in the festival's 31-year history as they took to the famous 'Hill' at Goodwood.

On view was Christian Klien in his RB1; Mark Webber in RB6; Daniel Ricciardo in RB7; David Coulthard in RB9; Verstappen in RB16B; Sergio Perez in RB18; Hamda Al Qubaisi in her F1 Academy car, whilst team boss Christian Horner drove the RB8 for the first time.

Adrian Newey rounded out the procession in the Aston Martin Valkyrie, a car he and Red Bull built collaboratively with Aston Martin.

“It’s good to bring everyone together and properly celebrate the incredible history of the team," said Verstappen, who further wowed the crowds by performing donuts in the car that carried him to the first of his three F1 drivers' title triumphs in 2021.

"It was my first time at Goodwood, so it was great to have such a big Red Bull presence to mark our 20th year and a nice moment to see all the cars driving together up the hill.

"Seeing all the cars line up at the end, and the drivers in their old cars, is very special and something we should celebrate.

"And it was fantastic to drive the RB16B again, too, and see everyone who has been a part of the team’s history come together.

"There are a lot of emotions from everyone who has been involved over the past 20 years. It was good to drive and fun doing the donuts at the end. All in all it was a great experience.”

Red Bull create memories

Hailing 'Glorious Goodwood' for living up to its name, Horner said it was "a truly incredible moment to take the living, breathing history of Red Bull Racing up the iconic hill".

Horner added: :In our 20th season in the sport, we continue to break records, bringing the biggest ever parade of Formula 1 cars to Goodwood, is certainly one we won’t forget.

"It was a privilege to take the wheel alongside some of the drivers and members of this team who have formed such a significant part of Red Bull Racing history.

"Getting the gang back together was very special.”