Racing Bulls equalled its best-ever result of sixth place in 2025, but started the new campaign with plenty of question marks. As one of F1's smaller teams, the huge regulation change was a big stress test and its closely-fought battle for sixth saw it start its 2026 car development later than several direct competitors.
Then there was the huge unknown of its brand-new power unit developed by Red Bull Ford Powertrains, which it shares with parent team Red Bull, and the rookie factor in the team fielding the only newcomer of 2026, teenager Arvid Lindblad.
