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Laurent Mekies admits Red Bull must improve second car as Isack Hadjar gets full support

Laurent Mekies says the team will give Isack Hadjar full support in 2026 as he steps up alongside Max Verstappen, while admitting Red Bull must improve how it supports its second driver

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Mekies explains mental health support for Red Bull drivers after F1 demotions

Laurent Mekies says Red Bull works to protect its drivers and staff from the psychological strain of elite competition

Autosport

Red Bull hopes it can show Verstappen 'enough progress' in F1 2026

With its first-ever in-house power unit, Red Bull is starting the 2026 Formula 1 era as an underdog, but the squad hopes it can show Max Verstappen enough progression to keep him on board

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F1 2026 underdog Red Bull hopes it can show Max Verstappen 'enough progress'

With its first-ever in-house power unit, Red Bull is starting the 2026 Formula 1 era as an underdog, but the squad hopes it can show Max Verstappen enough progression to keep him on board

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Laurent Mekies on Red Bull's mental health support for drivers after demotions in F1

Laurent Mekies says Red Bull works to protect its drivers and staff from the psychological strain of elite competition

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Autosport Awards 2026 to Recognize Lando Norris with Inaugural “Autosport Champion” Honor

The 38th Annual Autosport Awards—racing’s biggest night—brings the sport’s leading names to London’s Roundhouse on Wednesday 21 January 2026, hosted by BBC Radio 1’s Greg James

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Autosport Awards 2026 to Recognise Lando Norris with Inaugural “Autosport Champion” Honour

The 38th Annual Autosport Awards—racing’s biggest night—brings the sport’s leading names to London’s Roundhouse on Wednesday 21 January 2026, hosted by BBC Radio 1’s Greg James

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Inside Red Bull Powertrains: The four-year race to build an all-new F1 engine

Red Bull Racing will be competing in Formula 1 with its own engines for the first time this year. But how has the engine project been developed over the past four years and what is its current status? Engine chief Ben Hodgkinson explains.

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Inside Red Bull Powertrains: How Red Bull and Ford built their F1 engine project

Red Bull will be competing in F1 with its own engines for the first time this year. But how has the engine project been developed over the past four years and what is its current status?

Autosport

Laurent Mekies says Red Bull Ford powertrain era fulfils Dietrich Mateschitz's “dream”

Red Bull’s 2026 livery launch in Detroit carried a tribute to the late Dietrich Mateschitz, with Laurent Mekies saying the team is now living out the founder’s “dream”

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Why Max Verstappen is Red Bull's main "advantage" in F1's 2026 shake-up

New chassis and power unit regulations will mean 'a lot more for the driver to do' – and nobody does it better than Max Verstappen

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Why Verstappen is Red Bull's main "advantage" in 2026 F1 rules shake-up

New chassis and power unit regulations will mean 'a lot more for the driver to do' according to Red Bull Powertrains director Ben Hodgkinson – and few F1 drivers have as much mental bandwidth as Max Verstappen

Autosport

The challenges facing Red Bull ahead of F1 2026

Uncertainty surrounds Red Bull as F1 moves into a new era in 2026

Autosport

ExxonMobil to connect with motorsport’s global leaders at Autosport Business Exchange London

Mobil 1 will join motorsport’s global leaders at this year’s Autosport Business Exchange in London on 21 January

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Autosport Business Exchange convenes in London, featuring industry-influencing speaker line-up

Motorsport’s global leaders, decision-makers and executives will examine “The Power Shift” across the industry at ABX London on 21 January 2026

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Verstappen in regular contact with Horner despite Red Bull F1 sacking

Christian Horner led Max Verstappen to four F1 world drivers' titles but was sacked as Red Bull boss after 20 years in charge

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Max Verstappen in regular contact with Christian Horner despite Red Bull F1 sacking

Christian Horner led Max Verstappen to four F1 world drivers' titles but was sacked as Red Bull boss after 20 years in charge

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How Red Bull’s 2025 turnaround will carry over to F1 2026

Laurent Mekies believes several lessons behind Red Bull’s 2025 turnaround can be applied in 2026, despite Formula 1’s regulatory overhaul

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What was the biggest surprise of the 2025 F1 season? Our writers have their say

From Christian Horner’s sacking to Isack Hadjar’s impressive performance, here are the biggest surprises of the 2025 Formula 1 season

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Red Bull "would be naive" to think its 2026 F1 power unit will be on top

Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies admitted the team might be bracing for 'a few very tough months' with its first in-house Formula 1 power unit

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Autosport Top 50 of 2025: #1 Max Verstappen

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Red Bull: Max Verstappen is most expensive but also “best sensor we have in the car”

Laurent Mekies says after his first half-year at Red Bull that the Dutchman is the most expensive, but also the best sensor the team has. He is even more impressed by the Dutchman than he expected before joining the squad

Autosport

Red Bull: Verstappen the most expensive but also the best sensor on F1 car

Laurent Mekies says after his first half-year at Red Bull that Max Verstappen is the most expensive, but also the best sensor the team has. He is even more impressed by the Dutchman than he expected before joining the squad

Motorsport

Less politics and focus on “pure racing”: Laurent Mekies’ targets for Red Bull

Mekies says it is important that Red Bull focuses solely on “pure racing” and is “respectful” towards its rivals

Autosport

The transformation Mekies is making as Red Bull F1 team boss

Laurent Mekies says it is important that Red Bull focuses solely on “pure racing” and is “respectful” towards its rivals

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