Oracle Red Bull Racing has executed a groundbreaking promotional campaign by transforming a Madrid Metro train into a Formula 1 car, marking the first time such a stunt has been attempted.
The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, as part of the build-up to the Spanish Grand Prix. The team swapped the sport’s traditional asphalt tracks for the underground rail network, equipping the metro carriage to resemble the iconic RB8 race car.
The eye-catching display highlights the team’s engagement with the upcoming race in Madrid, offering fans a unique visual spectacle that merges public transit with high-speed motorsport culture.
Love the creativity, but let’s hope the noise from the tracks doesn’t scare the daily commuters too much.
I’m skeptical about the safety regulations here. Did they get special clearance from the Madrid transit authority?
Wait, does this mean they actually drove it? Or is it just a static display on a stationary train?
This is brilliant marketing! Imagine seeing the Red Bull livery on the M-Line every day until the race.