Isack Hadjar speaks to the media after FP2 of the 2026 Austrian GP as Red Bull works through balance issues
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Hadjar: Red Bull “struggling a lot” despite upgrade package at 2026 F1 Austrian GP

FP2 of the 2026 F1 Austrian GP left Isack Hadjar and Red Bull with plenty to analyse overnight after “struggling a lot” with balance issues and a Turn 3 problem, preventing the team from fully assessing its latest upgrade package. Speaking after the Friday running at the Red Bull Ring, Isack Hadjar and Technical Director…

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Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen during media day at the 2026 F1 Austrian GP.
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Verstappen hopeful RB22 upgrades can deliver better weekend at 2026 F1 Austrian GP

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…

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Rafael Vaessen discusses mental resilience, learning to reset after setbacks, and the family support that keeps him grounded.
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Racing up the ladder | “Learn how to reset and go forward” — Rafael Vaessen on resilience in racing

For Rafael Vaessen, some of the most important lessons in motorsport have come from the racing weekends that did not go to plan. While karting often gives young drivers their first experience of racecraft, pressure, and competition, it also teaches them how quickly momentum can change. A strong start to a weekend can disappear through…

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Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on from the pit wall prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Barcelona-Catalunya at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 13, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
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Mekies: 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP weekend a “reality check” for Red Bull

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…

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Verstappen 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
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“Work in progress”: Verstappen on Red Bull’s performance after P4 at 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

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…

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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished fifth in the F1 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Qualifying, over 16 seconds behind George Russell’s pole. 
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Verstappen on “sensitive” RB22 after Qualifying P5 for F1 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished fifth in the F1 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Qualifying, over 16 seconds behind George Russell’s pole.  The four-time world champion set a time of 1:15.021 in Q3. He qualified between his teammate, Isack Hadjar in P6 and McLaren’s Lando Norris in P4.  Verstappen had finished P4 in FP1 and P6 in FP2…

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

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…

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli becomes an F1 Monaco GP winner after the 2026 edition was shortened by a red flag.
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F1 | 2026 Monaco GP | Race | Dominant Antonelli takes a commanding win

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…

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