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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
Verstappen and Red Bull Claim Breakthrough Win Amid Software Chaos and Tyre Gambles in Malaysia
Max Verstappen secured his first win of 2026 and the maiden victory for Red Bull-Ford at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The race featured an aborted start caused by an FIA software glitch, followed by severe tyre gambles and late-race reliability drama that extended Kimi Antonelli's championship lead.
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.
4 Oct 2026
Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Kimi Antonelli Edges Max Verstappen to Lead Final Practice at Sepang
Kimi Antonelli topped final practice at the Sepang International Circuit, finishing 0.278s clear of Max Verstappen ahead of qualifying. High track temperatures and rough surface conditions generated significant tire wear across the field as Mercedes and Red Bull led the timing sheets.
4 Oct 2026
Verstappen and Hamilton Lock Out Front Row at Sepang as Tyre Degradation Looms
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will start on the front row together for the first time since 2023 at the Sepang International Circuit. Hamilton warned that high tyre degradation and Ferrari's straight-line speed deficit will make managing Sunday's multi-stop race a critical challenge against Red Bull.
30 Sept 2026
Max Verstappen Looms as Major Spoiler in Antonelli-Russell 2026 Title Fight
Max Verstappen and Red Bull have emerged as key disruptors in the 2026 Formula 1 championship battle between Mercedes teammates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Armed with a major aerodynamic upgrade from Baku, Verstappen poses an unpredictable threat across the final eight rounds starting at Sepang.
27 Sept 2026
George Russell Fends Off Max Verstappen for Azerbaijan Grand Prix Victory
George Russell narrowly held off Max Verstappen by a tenth of a second to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after two Safety Cars erased his 11-second lead. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli recovered from 16th to fifth, while Isack Hadjar claimed third in his return from injury.
26 Sept 2026
Christian Horner Identifies Ferrari as Only Non-Ownership F1 Pit Wall Role That Could Tempt Return
Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed that Ferrari is the only Formula 1 team that could tempt him back to the pit wall without an equity stake. Fourteen months after his Milton Keynes departure, Horner indicated that while team ownership remains his primary objective, the allure of Maranello stands as the sole exception.
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.
2 Sept 2026
British GP Preview: Russell Targets Antonelli as Sprint Format Tests Mercedes Championship Lead
The 2026 British Grand Prix returns to the Sprint format at Silverstone with George Russell trailing Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli by 40 points in the championship standings. Ferrari and McLaren introduce technical updates to address power deployment and tire management across a high-energy, front-limited layout.
1 Sept 2026
Norris Addresses Verstappen McLaren Links as Contract Clause Pressures Red Bull
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have addressed reports linking Max Verstappen to McLaren ahead of the British Grand Prix. Verstappen's Red Bull contract reportedly contains an exit clause tied to top-two championship standing before the summer break, where he currently sits seventh.
29 Aug 2026
Verstappen Warns Red Bull Over Straight-Line Deficit After Qualifying Seventh at Silverstone
Max Verstappen qualified seventh for the British Grand Prix after struggling with poor car balance and a significant top-speed deficit compared to team-mate Isack Hadjar. The Red Bull driver warned that Sunday's race will be futile unless the team resolves the straight-line issues that plagued his qualifying run.
