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Laurent Mekies Signs Red Bull Contract Extension Through 2031
Red Bull has signed team principal Laurent Mekies to a five-year contract extension through 2031. The move secures long-term continuity following back-to-back victories in Malaysia and Singapore and solidifies leadership alongside Max Verstappen's deal through 2030.
16 Oct 2026
6 Oct 2026
Max Verstappen Seals Red Bull-Ford's Milestone First Victory in Malaysia
Max Verstappen secured Red Bull's first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, defeating championship leader Kimi Antonelli in mixed conditions. The win marks the maiden Grand Prix triumph for the Red Bull-Ford power unit and preserves Verstappen's unbroken streak of winning at least one race per season since 2016.
24 Sept 2026
Isack Hadjar Extends Red Bull Contract for 2027 Ahead of Azerbaijan GP Return
Red Bull has confirmed Isack Hadjar will partner Max Verstappen for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The announcement comes as the French driver makes his return from a three-race wrist injury layoff at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
17 Sept 2026
Red Bull to Decide Isack Hadjar's Baku Return Following Simulator Evaluation
Red Bull will assess Isack Hadjar's wrist recovery in the simulator before deciding on his participation in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Liam Lawson remains on standby after strong points-scoring performances during Hadjar's three-race absence.
26 Aug 2026
Max Verstappen Extends Red Bull Contract to 2030 After Weighing F1 Retirement
Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract through 2030, ending rumors linking him to Mercedes and McLaren. The four-time world champion revealed he was closer to retiring than switching teams, with regulatory revisions to future engine formulas playing a key role in his decision to stay.
24 Aug 2026
Max Verstappen Escapes Unhurt After Heavy Opening-Lap Crash at Dutch Grand Prix
Max Verstappen walked away unharmed from a heavy opening-lap crash at the Dutch Grand Prix after losing control on a damp kerb. The incident concluded a difficult weekend for Red Bull, who lagged behind Mercedes and McLaren across all sessions at Zandvoort.
18 Aug 2026
Verstappen Slams 'Dangerous' Red Bull After Consecutive High-Speed Wing Failures
Max Verstappen retired from the British Grand Prix after a recurring rear wing DRS failure caused a high-speed spin at Stowe corner. The incident, matching a similar crash in Austria, highlighted severe underlying balance and safety concerns for Red Bull.
7 Aug 2026
Red Bull Addresses Driver Market Speculation Amid Max Verstappen Future Uncertainty
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed the team is receiving interest from other drivers but remains focused on retaining Max Verstappen by closing the current performance gap to the front of the grid.
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