Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has discussed Max Verstappen's Lap 1 heroics at the F1 Dutch GP
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Laurent Mekies discusses Red Bull’s bold tyre strategy and Verstappen’s Lap 1 heroics at F1 Dutch GP

Team principal Laurent Mekies has opened up about the ambitious tyre strategy, Red Bull’s turnaround from Hungary, the objectives for the remainder of the season, and the pit wall’s reaction to Max Verstappen recovering from a wild slide on the opening lap of the F1 Dutch GP to gain a position.  After qualifying in third…

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Yuki Tsunoda at the 2025 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix
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Tsunoda argues F1 comparisons with Verstappen are unfair

Yuki Tsunoda believes that it’s not fair to compare himself to Red Bull F1 teammate and reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, stating that direct comparisons can’t be made since they don’t have the same car. Tsunoda: “I’m just focused on myself” Tsunoda was promoted up to the Red Bull seat alongside Verstappen after former driver…

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Yuki Tsunoda at the 2025 F1 Hungarian GP
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Tsunoda proud of reducing gap to Verstappen following tricky F1 Hungarian GP

Yuki Tsunoda recorded positive progress in closing the gap between himself and teammate Max Verstappen, despite a difficult F1 Hungarian GP weekend for the team. Tsunoda finished in 17th in Sunday’s race, having been knocked out in Q1 of qualifying on Saturday. He picked up new power unit components ahead of the race, and so…

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Laurent Mekies, Red Bull Racing's Team Principal, at the pit wall during the F1 Hungarian GP
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Mekies confident RB21 issues during F1 Hungarian GP weekend a one-off

In his second round since taking the reins as Team Principal, Laurent Mekies faced lots of questions after Red Bull’s disastrous F1 Hungarian GP. While last week’s Belgium GP had Max Verstappen finish P4, just out of the podium spots, the Hungaroring performance was a complete turnaround. His teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, struggled terribly as well,…

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Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen on track during the F1 Hungarian GP race
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Verstappen on RB21’s debilitating issues and Turn 4 incident with Hamilton during F1 Hungarian GP

With Red Bull unable to resolve their balance issues, Max Verstappen struggled with his RB21, managing to finish only ninth at the F1 Hungarian GP. Although this result does not reflect his own capabilities, the Dutchman gave it his all, performing a few bold overtakes. Nevertheless, his last race before summer break was not something…

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SPA, BELGIUM - JULY 27: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Oracle Red Bull Racing with Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 27, 2025 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202507271780 // Usage for editorial use only //
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Mekies on giving Tsunoda upgrades and pit strategy blunder at F1 Belgian GP

Red Bull debuted floor, sidepod and rear corner upgrades at Spa this weekend at the F1 Belgian GP. With Spa being a sprint race, the Red Bull drivers had only one hour of practice to come to terms with the revitalized car before being thrown into a qualifying session. New Team Principal Laurent Mekies commented…

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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 leads Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 06, 2025 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202507060339 // Usage for editorial use only //
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Tsunoda on his penalty and new upgrades following the F1 British GP

Yuki Tsunoda finished last at the British GP after facing wet weather conditions with low downforce and receiving a 10-second penalty. In conditions that even his four-time world champion teammate struggled in, the Japanese also had a miserable time coping with them on Sunday. Clash with Ollie Bearman Tsunoda received a 10-second time penalty at…

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Christian Horner talks about Max Verstappen's tough recovery drive to P5 and Oscar Piastri's penalty at the rain-affected F1 British GP
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Horner reflects on Verstappen’s challenging recovery to P5 and Piastri’s penalty at the F1 British GP

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has shared his thoughts on how Max Verstappen’s race unfolded with a low-downforce set-up and the penalty McLaren’s Oscar Piastri received during the rain-affected F1 British GP on Sunday.  Although Verstappen’s Monza-style rear wing configuration allowed him to clinch his 44th pole position for Red Bull on Saturday, the…

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Christian Horner has talked about Max Verstappen's race ban threat ahead of F1 Austrian GP and Red Bull's chances of challenging McLaren for the championship
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Horner reflects on Verstappen’s F1 race ban threat and Red Bull’s championship prospects against McLaren

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner opened up about Max Verstappen’s potential race ban, their expectations for the F1 Austrian GP, and reviving championship hopes against McLaren following the Dutchman’s second-place finish in Montreal.  Verstappen received a 10-second time penalty and picked up 3 penalty points in Barcelona after a collision with George Russell’s Mercedes…

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