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Why Red Bull is still developing its F1 car and what it means for the 2026 project

In contrast with the majority of the Formula 1 grid, Red Bull Racing continues to introduce notable upgrades to its RB21 – with Max Verstappen admitting that a new floor rolled out in Monza “definitely helped”. However, the short-term gains could impact Red Bull’s long-term ambitions with its 2026 project.  

Chief engineer Paul Monaghan explained that Red Bull had found just enough capacity “to squeeze in” the Monza floor upgrade, which was followed in Singapore by a new front wing, without compromising its 2026 development too much.  

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