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The Latest Breaking News from Laurent Mekies

Red Bull admits Verstappen's mysterious car issue cannot be fully fixed until 2027

Laurent Mekies acknowledges that Red Bull does indeed suffer from 'car degradation' during F1 weekends. The Milton Keynes-based team has learned several lessons, although the issue cannot be fully fixed with this year's car

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Red Bull admits Max Verstappen's mysterious car issue cannot be fully fixed until 2027

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Red Bull insists “there is nothing wrong” with Isack Hadjar's recovery

Hadjar has missed three grands prix by now, but Red Bull maintains his recovery is going to plan

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Red Bull defends decision to force Verstappen to give back two positions

Laurent Mekies says he didn't expect his driver to simply obey without arguing

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Red Bull defends decision to force Max Verstappen to give back two positions

Laurent Mekies says he didn't expect his driver to simply obey without arguing

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F1 world champion’s son, 11, joins Red Bull

The youngster is following in the footsteps of his 2007 world champion father, alongside alumni such as Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen

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Red Bull signs Kimi Raikkonen’s son as junior driver

Eleven-year-old Robin Raikkonen is joining the Red Bull Junior Team

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Red Bull gives update on Isack Hadjar’s recovery timeline

Laurent Mekies has provided the latest information regarding Isack Hadjar’s recovery from his wrist injury

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Liam Lawson earns praise after impressive Red Bull comeback at Dutch GP

Calum Nicholas praised Liam Lawson for adapting quickly to Red Bull and delivering a strong seventh-place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix

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Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine, and what it reveals about ADUO

Based on the first two assessment periods, Red Bull Ford is the only F1 manufacturer not to receive a development opportunity. What explains that surprising ranking, and does the system need an overhaul for the future?

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Explained: Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine – and what it reveals about ADUO

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Max Verstappen theories over new F1 contract dismissed by Red Bull boss

Verstappen signed a contract extension until 2030 after being strongly linked with a move to Mercedes or McLaren

The Independent UK

Red Bull hopes for F1 development lifeline as FIA's new ADUO decision looms

Red Bull requested a factual review of the first ADUO period, but the outcome appears unchanged. Can the second assessment offer a lifeline, or will the newcomer remain without development opportunities for longer?

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Red Bull impressed by Liam Lawson at Dutch GP: 'He did what he could'

Lawson replaced the injured Isack Hadjar at the Dutch Grand Prix over the weekend and maximised his Red Bull package

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Max Verstappen's Red Bull commitment hailed as "important vindication" of Laurent Mekies

Alex Brundle believes Max Verstappen’s new long-term Red Bull deal is a major vote of confidence in Laurent Mekies

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The advice Marquez gave Hadjar over his wrist injury

Isack Hadjar was eager to get straight back in the car for the Dutch GP, but both Red Bull and Marc Marquez urged him not to take any risks

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The advice MotoGP champion Marc Marquez gave Isack Hadjar over his wrist injury

The French F1 driver was eager to get straight back in the car for the Dutch GP, but both Red Bull and the MotoGP star urged him not to take any risks

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Max Verstappen, a record-breaking Red Bull stay and a show of faith in Formula 1

COMMENT: Verstappen has extended his contract with Red Bull until 2030 but, as Kieran Jackson explains, the real news is the Dutchman has opted to stay in Formula 1 for the foreseeable future – when a shock retirement seemed very plausible

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Max Verstappen reveals how ‘close’ he was to F1 retirement before Red Bull extension

The four-time world champion has penned an extension with Red Bull until 2030 ahead of his home race this weekend

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What does Max Verstappen's new contract say about Red Bull and his F1 future? Our writers have their say

A show of faith in Laurent Mekies or his only real option – our writers share their verdict on the Dutchman's F1 contract renewal

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Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract to stay in F1 until 2030

Max Verstappen has ended speculation about his future in Formula One by signing a new contract with Red Bull that will extend to the end of 2030

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Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030

Max Verstappen will not leave F1 anytime soon as he agrees fresh F1 deal with Red Bull

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Max Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030

Verstappen will not leave F1 anytime soon as he agrees fresh F1 deal with Red Bull

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Guenther Steiner praises Red Bull after major Mercedes F1 hire

Guenther Steiner has backed Red Bull's appointment of Gwen Lagrue

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Why progress 'won't satisfy' Red Bull until it can give Verstappen a winning car

Laurent Mekies reviews a mixed first half of F1 2026, which saw Red Bull largely claw back the deficit to its rivals, but also left its drivers frustrated with the unpredictable car

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