Soldier Field

Lore & Background

Unlike temporary street circuits that weave around Monaco’s harbor or Singapore’s skyline, Formula One has never adapted a stadium layout for Soldier Field. The sport’s American evolution favors permanent facilities like Austin over makeshift tracks. Thus, any claim linking Red Bull Racing to this venue contradicts official records; the team's legacy here is defined by fan presence in the stands, not machinery on the tarmac.

In Their Own Story

The roar of engines echoed not from the shores of Lake Michigan, but hundreds of miles away at the Circuit of the Americas. In the Red Bull garage, mechanics wiped down the RB20, preparing for another battle on asphalt that knew their name. Soldier Field stood silent under the Chicago sky, its columns watching over a different kind of speed—the gridiron clash—while the true spectacle of open-wheel racing unfolded elsewhere, leaving the stadium as a monument to football history, untouched by the red bull livery.

Reader's Guide

Mapping Red Bull Racing’s North American footprint requires spotting the difference between NFL stadiums and F1 circuits. While Soldier Field dominates Chicago sports culture, motorsport history belongs to Austin’s COTA (the home race since 2012), Miami’s street streets, and Las Vegas’ Strip. For a true pilgrimage, follow the team from European classics like Silverstone to their modern American triumphs at COTA, rather than searching for races that never happened.

Did You Know?

• Soldier Field has never hosted a Formula One Grand Prix or any official F1 testing session involving Red Bull Racing.
• The team's primary US race venue is the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, not any stadium circuit.
• Red Bull Racing's North American history is defined by street circuits and purpose-built tracks, never indoor or football stadium layouts.
• Any claim of a Red Bull Racing victory at Soldier Field is factually incorrect and contradicts official F1 records.