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Ahead of the F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, Max Verstappen comments on Red Bull seemingly having the strongest ICE in 2026 under the ADUO mechanism

Verstappen “confused” ahead of 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP that Red Bull’s engine is being “portrayed as the best” under ADUO rankings

Senjuti Jash2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Heading into the F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP this weekend, Max Verstappen has shared his thoughts on Red Bull seemingly boasting the best-performing ICE in 2026 under the ADUO mechanism and the additional power unit changes that are coming in the next two seasons. The FIA reportedly informed the engine manufacturers and the teams on Monaco GP…

From the front row of the grid, Max Verstappen had a very disappointing and extremely early ending to his 2026 F1 Monaco GP.

Verstappen explains cause of “disappointing” 2026 F1 Monaco GP DNF

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

From the front row of the grid, Max Verstappen had a very disappointing and extremely early ending to his 2026 F1 Monaco GP. Having qualified P2, with Isack Hadjar backing him up in 5th, Red Bull looked set for a good points haul on Sunday afternoon. While the Frenchman did go on to secure his…

Andrea Kimi Antonelli becomes an F1 Monaco GP winner after the 2026 edition was shortened by a red flag.

F1 | 2026 Monaco GP | Race | Dominant Antonelli takes a commanding win

Ewout Albrecht3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

With Andrea Kimi Antonelli on pole after a scintillating qualifying session, it was the question whether Max Verstappen could pose a challenge for the championship leader at the 2026 F1 Monaco GP. A race not normally known for its tension, would it be different this time around? Versappen out after abysmal start With plenty of…

Max Verstappen on track for Red Bull in qualifying for the 2026 F1 Monaco GP.

Verstappen admits he was “surprised” to be fighting for pole after FP3 struggles in 2026 F1 Monaco GP

Nicolas Lopes3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Max Verstappen and Red Bull pulled off an incredible turnaround mid-weekend at the 2026 F1 Monaco GP, after struggling to fifth place in FP3 and nearly a second off Kimi Antonelli’s benchmark, to securing a front row start and just narrowly missing out by 43 thousandths of a second on a first pole position of…

Red Bull was pleased with the pace during Friday running, but Paul Monaghan admitted the team expects a tight fight for 2026 F1 Monaco GP pole

Red Bull encouraged by Friday pace but anticipating tight battle for pole at 2026 F1 Monaco GP

Magdalena Put3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Friday running at the 2026 Monaco GP proved encouraging for Red Bull, particularly in terms of pace, as they emerged as early rivals to the pacesetting Ferraris. Max Verstappen in particular had a productive day, finishing third in both practice sessions, and even reducing the deficit to Ferrari from FP1 to FP2 as he showcased…

Mekies reacts to Verstappen set-up comments at 2026 F1 Canadian GP

Kavi Khandelwal1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

The technical realities of the current F1 regulatory cycle forced Red Bull Racing into a reactive stance on Saturday afternoon during the 2026 Canadian GP. Team Principal Laurent Mekies saw his squad face a significant performance gap to the top teams during the practice and Sprint qualifying sessions on Friday at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve….

Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies discussed set-up risks and confirmation of gains to the front following the 2026 F1 Canadian GP.

Mekies: 2026 F1 Canadian GP performance “confirmed” Miami step

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Red Bull had a good Sunday at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, with Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar bagging 25 points between them for the team led by Laurent Mekies. The Dutchman secured the team’s first podium of 2026 with 3rd; it also marks a new milestone as this is their debut season with their…

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton finished P2 at the F1 2026 Canadian GP, delivering his best result for the team since he joined and beating old rival Verstappen in an on track battle.

“High hopes for what’s ahead”: Hamilton on best finish with Ferrari at the F1 2026 Canadian GP

Chiara Perin1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton finished P2 at the F1 2026 Canadian GP. He delivered his best result for the team since he joined and beat old rival Verstappen in an on-track battle. Hamilton lined up P5 on the starting grid, behind both Mercedes and McLarens, and next to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Initially, the Dutchman managed…

Max Verstappen secured a P3 finish at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, delivering Red Bull's first podium of the season after a late race battle with Lewis Hamilton.

“Very happy with that”: Verstappen on first podium of 2026 season at F1 Canadian GP

Valeria Penachi1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Max Verstappen secured P3 at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP to deliver Red Bull’s first podium of the season. The four-time World Champion finished behind race winner Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton, who overtook Verstappen with seven laps remaining after a prolonged battle through the final stint. The race was shaped by a pre-race weather…

Andrea Kimi Antonelli of ercedes winning the 2026 F1 Canadian GP winning from Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen

F1 | 2026 Canadian GP | Race | Antonelli takes commanding victory as Russell retires

Ewout Albrecht1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Despite some early struggles George Russell managed to secure pole for the 2026 F1 Canadian GP again, ahead of team mate Kimi Antonelli. The weather however, was not the same as earlier in the weekend, as rain significantly wet the track during the day. This prompted both McLarens to start on intermediates, opposed to the…