Redbull hopes that their new car the RB5 will be able to replicate what sister car Toro Ross accomplished last season. With the new regulations, an Adrian Newey design and Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Redbull look like a team ready for big things.

With a low key unveiling in Jerez by a limping Mark Webber and new boy Sebastian Vettel, Redbull have officially launched their 2009 season. The new car will be put through its paces by Vettel with Webber hoping to have a go as well.

With this months testing underway on Monday at the Jerez circuit, the new f1 season is just a little more than a month away. Redbull will be joined at Jerez by sister team Toro Rosso, Williams, Mclaren and Renault.

Tuesday sees testing commence at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain with three teams taking part. Ferrari,Toyota and BMW have opted for the desert for their February test session.

With just about six weeks to go, this will be one of the few opportunities teams will have to play around with their cars. As the new in season testing regulations come into effect, only time will tell whether the teams had enough time to complete their preparations for the 2009 season.