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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Max Verstappen out of his Red Bull Racing car after the F1 Hungarian GP Qualifying session
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Verstappen: Q3 a surprise with no front or rear grip throughout F1 Hungarian GP weekend

As issues with the RB21 prevailed during the F1 Hungarian GP Qualifying, Max Verstappen did his best to take up a place in the top 10, finishing P8. This low result does not come as a shock to Red Bull Racing. Especially considering the three FP sessions showed the Dutchman struggling. A problem with grip…

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Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda at the 2025 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix
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Verstappen and Tsunoda hopeful for progress after difficult Friday at F1 Hungarian GP

Friday at the F1 Hungarian GP was not an easy one for Red Bull, with both drivers Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda struggling to keep up with their main rivals. Verstappen, who finished P9 and P14 in the first and second practice sessions respectively, described the day as “quite bad”, citing balance issues with his…

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Max Verstappen speaking in press conference for the Monaco GP 2025
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Verstappen has “no doubt” in Red Bull F1 future as focus shifts to 2026

Max Verstappen has once again shut down rumours of his potential departure from Red Bull Racing F1 team. During a print media session ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Verstappen made his intentions clear with the team going forward, and insists on laying the rumours to rest once and for all. Focus remains on the…

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SPA, BELGIUM - JULY 25: Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing and Jonathan Wheatley, Team Principal of Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber in the Team Principals Press Conference during Sprint qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 25, 2025 in Spa, Belgium.
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Jonathan Wheatley shows support for Mekies as he takes on new role at Red Bull Racing

One of the biggest headlines coming into the second half of the 2025 F1 season is the dismissal of Christian Horner as team principal of Red Bull Racing. After two decades at the helm, Horner leaves behind a legacy of championship success and a team culture he helped shape from its inception. Now leading Sauber,…

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Hadjar is overtaken by Racing Bulls teammate Lawson and gets P20 in catastrophic Belgian GP
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Car issue leads to “very frustrating” F1 Belgian GP for Racing Bulls rookie Hadjar

The F1 Belgian GP proved to be a huge disappointment for Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar. The No. 6 car had shown strong pace throughout the weekend – from Practice 1 through to Qualifying, Hadjar’s performance was consistently positive, even securing a point in the Sprint race. However, a car issue on Sunday severely hindered…

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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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Team principals on the delay of Belgian GP
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Safety over spectacle: Team principals back FIA’s cautious F1 Belgian GP call

The F1 Belgian GP once again faced the notorious and unpredictable Spa-Francorchamps weather. While both fans and teams have grown used to the circuit’s capricious climate, this year’s race was marked by an unusually long delay that sparked criticism and debate. Some in the paddock argued that the FIA was overly cautious in delaying the…

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