The 52-year-old assumed the leadership position at the team last year.
Peter Bayer; Image credits: Autosport
The team formerly known as recently underwent a controversial rebranding on the F1 grid. The team’s new name sparked debates within the paddock regarding the permissibility of such changes under the regulations. VCARB boss recently commented on the team’s new name and shared his perspective.
The VCARB name has faced criticism from fans and influential figures in the paddock. Many believe that this “identity crisis” could further commercialize the sport. Bayer, in agreement with the paddock’s complaints, expressed his own opinion.
Racing Bulls is the company name in Italy. We have been discussing various options, but we felt that, as individuals, it’s a bit cumbersome, as I mentioned before.
The team’s boss acknowledges that the name is not easily pronounceable and admits that it is a mouthful. As a result, Bayer did not expect anyone to refer to the team by its full name. He believed that people would come up with an acronym, like VCARB. However, the backlash against the team’s radical rebranding has subsided, and fans are eagerly awaiting the race in Bahrain.
is the team’s lead driver and a strong contender for the championship in the 2025 season. Taking this into consideration, the Australian driver has shared his expectations for the team’s performance in 2024.
In 2023, the Aussie spent the first half of the year on the bench. As a result, the 34-year-old aims to regain his previous form while leading the team. Ricciardo expects the team to perform better than eighth place. Additionally, the team has gained momentum towards the end of the year and does not intend to let it go to waste.
Furthermore, the team and Ricciardo are currently in a favorable position ahead of the inaugural race. Speculations suggest that the team is increasing production and will be on par with various midfield teams. However, a clear picture will only emerge after the inaugural race this Saturday. We will then be able to determine whether the team lives up to its rumored dark horse status or not.