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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Max Verstappen driving Oracle Red Bull Racing RB22 Red Bull Ford on track during the 2026 F1 Miami GP.
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Red Bull on minor updates to come at 2026 F1 Canadian GP

According to Red Bull’s technical director, Pierre Waché, the upgraded RB22 package signals a good recovery ahead of the 2026 F1 Canadian GP. Designed to combat the issues of the Milton Keynes squad’s challenger, the Miami upgrades delivered immediate on-track progress and boosted its drivers’ confidence for the upcoming races. Encouraging upgrades ahead of Canada…

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Mekies insists Red Bull has "zero concerns" about Verstappen leaving F1 despite 2026 rules criticism, as Pierre Waché focuses on performance.
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Mekies dismisses Verstappen exit fears amid F1 rules criticism

F1’s 2026 regulations continue to divide opinion. Max Verstappen has been one of their most vocal critics. However, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies insists there is no danger of the four time World Champion walking away from the sport. Speaking during the second round of pre-season testing in Bahrain, Mekies directly addressed speculation linking…

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Pierre Waché assesses Red Bull new regulations, admits the team is not leading Ferrari and Mercedes, and outlines key 2026 engine F1 challenges.
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Waché plays down hype about Red Bull’s 2026 F1 performance

While rival teams have described Red Bull as the reference point under F1’s new regulations, Pierre Waché has taken a cautious stance on the Red Bull 2026 engine project. The French engineer, Technical Director at Red Bull Racing, acknowledged the team’s winter progress. However, he rejected suggestions that Red Bull is setting the pace. Instead,…

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