Ben Sulayem calls for action over Honda’s F1 struggles as Laurent Mekies, Toto Wolff and Honda respond to possible further support
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Ben Sulayem calls for action as Honda’s F1 struggles spark fresh debate

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s suggestion that Formula 1 (F1) could explore further ways to help Honda and Aston Martin improve their competitiveness has prompted responses from some of the sport’s leading figures. Ben Sulayem linked the situation directly to Fernando Alonso’s future, arguing that the two-time World Champion should not feel forced to leave…

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While George Russell believes the 2026 F1 regulations reward a specific driving style, Lando Norris claims that adaptability is the key to performance
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Russell claims the 2026 F1 regulations suit a particular driving style; Norris disagrees

George Russell and Lando Norris have shared their thoughts on how the 2026 F1 regulations interact with different driving styles and whether the new generation of cars has altered the balance of power between teammates on the grid.  The new engines, featuring a near 50-50 split between the internal combustion engine and electrical energy, have…

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Laurent Mekies admits Red Bull’s underlying problems will take time to solve despite P2 finish at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP
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Mekies admits there’s no silver bullet for underlying Red Bull problems after 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Max Verstappen’s second place finish at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP in Madrid provided Red Bull with another encouraging result, but team principal Laurent Mekies admits the team’s underlying problems will take longer to solve.  Despite Verstappen’s recent string of strong results—the Dutchman has finished on the podium at every race he has seen the…

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Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies reflected on the 2026 F1 Spanish GP, admitting the team could not have won despite Verstappen finishing second and the pace shown throughout the weekend.
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Mekies on Verstappen’s strong P2 and giving the place back to Hamilton at 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies spoke in a print media session after the 2026 F1 Spanish GP at the Madring, where Max Verstappen finished second behind Kimi Antonelli. It was Red Bull’s strongest result in recent rounds. Liam Lawson, who stepped in for Isack Hadjar, finished sixth. Mekies was asked whether Verstappen could have…

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Following Liam Lawson's third race in 2026 at Red Bull F1 at the Spanish GP, Laurent Mekies gave an assessment of the job he has done.
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Mekies: Lawson has “done a very good job” in Red Bull F1 cameo

Following Liam Lawson’s third race at Red Bull Racing substituting for the injured Isack Hadjar, Laurent Mekies gave an assessment of the job he has done after the 2026 F1 Spanish GP. He qualified P8 on Saturday following a solid effort finishing up 0.3s slower than Max Verstappen. The New Zealander found himself in that…

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Lawson on his Red Bull progress after securing P6 at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Liam Lawson views his P6 finish at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP as a “good result” after fighting his way through a challenging race at the Madring. Lawson entered the inaugural Madrid weekend set for his third outing with Red Bull Racing, replacing Isack Hadjar, who is still recovering from a wrist injury. Driving on…

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Max Verstappen driving for Red Bull Racing at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP, Madrid.
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Verstappen happy to have “maximised” 2026 F1 Spanish GP with P2 finish

Max Verstappen finished in second place at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP around Madrid’s new Madring street circuit, crossing the line behind the championship leader Kimi Antonelli, ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris. Starting from third on the soft tyres, the Red Bull driver had an eventful afternoon that featured opening-lap chaos, a strategy boost from…

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MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 12: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (3) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB22 Red Bull Ford Powertrains on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Madring on September 12, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool
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Verstappen laments car “limitations” despite strong P3 in 2026 F1 Spanish GP Qualifying

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will be starting the 2026 F1 Spanish GP in P3 after he set a time of 1:31.964 in qualifying. The Dutchman missed out on pole by a mere 0.140s against polesitter McLaren’s Lando Norris. Ahead of the 2026 F1 Spanish GP, Verstappen revealed that he anticipates overtaking to be the main…

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