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Verstappen detailed how his 2026 Barcelona shakedown week went on, including the early running and ensuring Red Bull are ready for the year.

Verstappen encouraged by “positive” start for Red Bull at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown

Shania Wallage17 minutes ago16 minutes ago02 mins mins

Max Verstappen believes Red Bull have made a positive start to their 2026 F1 preparations at the Barcelona shakedown, with the Dutch driver pleased by the amount of running completed during the opening phase of testing despite challenging weather conditions. Max Verstappen reflects on 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown Speaking after early on-track running, Verstappen acknowledged…

Team principal Laurent Mekies reflected on Red Bull F1 running with their own power unit thus far as Day 2 of the 2026 Barcelona shakedown came to a close

Laurent Mekies discusses Red Bull’s homegrown F1 power unit and two days of running so far at 2026 Barcelona shakedown

Senjuti Jash2 days ago1 day ago08 mins mins

Team principal Laurent Mekies shared his thoughts on the RB22’s on-track debut in 2026 with their own power unit, Red Bull’s running until now, Isack Hadjar’s crash, how well the youngster is acclimatising, and their programme for the rest of the shakedown as the second day of the private event in Barcelona came to a…

Day 2 of F1 2026 testing in Barcelona saw Red Bull lead again as Ferrari gathered data, offering early insight into the new cars

2026 Barcelona F1 Testing | Day 2 results (unofficial)

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 days ago3 days ago03 mins mins

Day 2 of F1 Testing in Barcelona is now complete, with teams continuing their behind closed doors running at the Circuit de Catalunya. As on Day 1, security remained extremely high, limiting the flow of information from the paddock. However, a small number of short videos circulating on social media once again offered brief glimpses…

While McLaren have unveiled the renders of the MCL40 in a testing livery, Red Bull have uncloaked their real 2026 F1 car ahead of Barcelona shakedown

McLaren and Red Bull reveal renders of their 2026 F1 cars as pre-season shakedown commences in Barcelona

Senjuti Jash4 days ago4 days ago03 mins mins

While McLaren have unveiled the renders of the MCL40 in a testing livery, Red Bull have published the first images of their real 2026 F1 car ahead of the behind-closed-doors Barcelona shakedown. As F1 undergoes a major regulations reset in 2026, ten teams, apart from Williams, are utilising a shakedown event prior to the two…

Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies understands the troubles they face for the 2026 F1 season - but has a plan to still win.

Mekies: 2026 F1 campaign will “come with some difficulties” for Red Bull Racing

Savannah Lenz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins mins

Laurent Mekies believes that Red Bull Racing will start the 2026 F1 season on the back foot compared to other teams who have been making F1 engines for decades, as well as supplying them to other teams. However, he has a plan to come back fighting. At the Red Bull Racing livery launch, Mekies said…

Max Verstappen discusses the uncertainty in F1 for 2026 with new technical regulations. Adaptability will be crucial for success.

Verstappen: Adapting quickly key in 2026 F1 season

Anumitha Murugapandian2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins mins

Four-time F1 World Champion Max Verstappen has acknowledged the scale of uncertainty facing Formula 1 as the sport prepares for sweeping technical changes in 2026. Verstappen also emphasised that adaptability will be key when drivers finally take to the track under the new regulations. Verstappen admitted that much remains unknown about how the next generation…

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar and Laurent Mekies at the team's 2026 F1 livery reveal event.

Red Bull duo gear up for 2026 F1 season with renewed motivation

Yi Xing Lim2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins mins

The 2026 F1 season is officially underway as Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar and Team Principal Laurent Mekies unveiled the team’s new challenger in Detriot, Michigan. With the championship entering a brand-new era of regulations, Red Bull and sister team VCARB became the first teams to reveal their liveries ahead of the 2026…

Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls collaborated with Ford Racing for their F1 livery reveal in Detroit, Michigan on January 15, 2026.

Red Bull unveil livery ahead of 2026 F1 season

Disha Rawal2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins mins

Red Bull Racing’s livery reveal took place on January 15, 2026, ahead of the 2026 F1 season. The reveal took place in partnership with Ford Racing’s season launch in Detroit, Michigan, paying homage to the power unit supplier’s heritage. Red Bull partners with Ford for 2026 F1 campaign In 2023, Ford announced a long-term partnership with…

Isack Hadjar is effusive about the many traits that make Max Verstappen such a formidable F1 driver ahead of his first season with Red Bull in 2026

Hadjar details qualities that set Verstappen apart from the rest of the grid ahead of 2026 F1 season

Senjuti Jash3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins mins

Isack Hadjar will partner Max Verstappen in 2026 as he enters his sophomore season in F1. He received a promotion from Racing Bulls to Red Bull ahead of the Abu Dhabi GP last year in recognition of his impressive rookie campaign. The French-Algerian driver scored points in 10 Grands Prix in 2025, including a stunning…

Max Verstappen has opened up about his approach to Formula 1 and his plans after he eventually retires from the sport.

Max Verstappen on his approach to Formula 1: “Just don’t stress about it”

Eleanor Cooper3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins mins

Max Verstappen has opened up about his approach to Formula 1 and his plans after he eventually retires from the sport. Speaking on Red Bull Racing’s Talking Bull podcast after the 2025 season, Verstappen described his relaxed relationship with his career, stating that others take life “too seriously”. “It is super important to be successful,…