As the fourth-fastest team on the grid, Laurent Mekies and Red Bull arrived at their home race, the 2026 F1 Austrian GP, with an extensive upgrade package. However, Red Bull’s critical FP1 testing phase was heavily compromised. Isack Hadjar suffered an early engine problem requiring a rapid change, while Max Verstappen was hit with garage-exit…
Ahead of the 2026 F1 Austrian GP, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen explained how the team is working towards returning to the front of the field, as they bring a substantial upgrade package to the race this weekend. For the four-time World Champion, the 2026 season has proved to be a difficult start, as the Dutchman…
The 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP proved to be a productive weekend for Liam Lawson, though it highlighted a glaring disparity between the Racing Bulls challenger’s single-lap execution and its long-run pace. Although the Kiwi driver went through a pit stop setback and a highly unusual incident that forced Nico Hülkenberg’s retirement, Lawson crossed the line…
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies reflected on the their performance at the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, labelling the weekend a “reality check” for the team. Mekies believes Red Bull is still in the top four At the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, Red Bull were not as competitive as they were a weekend prior in…
After finishing P4 in the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, Max Verstappen highlighted the improvement needed to close the gap between Red Bull and the top three teams. Starting P5, Red Bull opted for a bold three-stop strategy that was executed effectively, allowing Verstappen to retain his track position. However, throughout the race, it was clear…
While several special liveries were spotted on the track throughout the Barcelona shakedown week and pre-season testing in Bahrain, eleven F1 teams in 2026 will now introduce one-off designs during the 22-race season as well. F1 cars are built to leave an impression not only in the literal but also in the figurative sense. It’s…
Charles Leclerc has shed more light on his F1 contract extension with Ferrari, the rationale behind his decision, the positive influence of Fred Vasseur, and his expectations for his home race heading into the 2026 Monaco GP weekend. On June 3, Ferrari announced a new multi-year deal with Leclerc that will see him race in…
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…
Isack Hadjar endured a rollercoaster of emotions on Saturday at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP. After engine issues had him tumble down the grid at the Sprint race, the French driver bounced back impressively in the Qualifying session to secure P7 for the Canadian GP. However, frustration about the missed opportunity stood over his recovery,…
Max Verstappen says it will be mentally difficult for him to continue in F1 in 2027 if the proposed tweaks to 2026 regulation are blocked. On Thursday, Red Bull’s Verstappen sounded positive about the proposed change to 2026 F1 regulation, especially in the power unit output to a 60-40 demarcation between combustion and electric. The…
