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Max Verstappen says Red Bull knows what it must do to keep him for F1 2027

Verstappen does not want to discuss his future considerations publicly, but says that after talks behind the scenes Red Bull understands what it will take to keep him beyond 2026

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“They know” – Verstappen says Red Bull is aware of what’s needed to keep him for F1 2027

Max Verstappen does not want to discuss his future considerations publicly, but says that after talks behind the scenes Red Bull understands what it will take to keep him beyond 2026

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Red Bull apologises to Max Verstappen after technical issue caused F1 qualifying crash

Laurent Mekies says Max Verstappen had “no chance” to avoid his Q3 crash after Red Bull found rear aero damage on his car

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Spotlight back on Verstappen's Red Bull future after Monaghan exit rumours

Chief engineer Paul Monaghan appears to be heading for the exit at Red Bull. Laurent Mekies, however, remains confident that enough strength in depth will remain within the technical team

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Red Bull confident of keeping Max Verstappen despite Paul Monaghan exit rumours

Chief engineer Paul Monaghan appears to be heading for the exit at Red Bull. Laurent Mekies, however, remains confident that enough strength in depth will remain within the technical team

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The staggering statistic behind Isack Hadjar's and Red Bull's poor 2026 F1 starts

Red Bull driver has lost positions at nearly every race start in 2026 and suffered another poor getaway in Barcelona

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Why Audi and Ferrari can already upgrade their F1 engines despite ADUO delay

The FIA has still not formally announced the ADUO results, but what exactly is causing the delay? And why are Audi and Ferrari already allowed to introduce upgrades to their power units? The five main questions about F1’s catch-up mechanism answered

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Does Red Bull’s denial that Racing Bulls is helping it on-track stack up?

Laurent Mekies insists the start of the 2026 season alone has provided enough evidence to refute suggestions that Red Bull's second team is helping its main outfit – but is he right?

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Red Bull denied claims Racing Bulls is helping – so we analysed their on-track battles

Laurent Mekies insists the start of the 2026 season alone has provided enough evidence to refute suggestions that Red Bull's second team is helping its main outfit – but is he right?

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What to expect – and what not to – from Red Bull's Austria upgrade

It is Red Bull's turn to bring a major upgrade in F1's 2026 development war – but will it help the team close in on Mercedes and Ferrari?

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What to expect – and what not to – from Red Bull's big Austria upgrade

It is Red Bull's turn to bring a major upgrade in F1's 2026 development war – but will it help the team close in on Mercedes and Ferrari?

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Red Bull explains FIA engine review: “No data sample indicates an advantage over Mercedes”

Laurent Mekies clarifies Red Bull is not opposed to the way ADUO is structured, but says there is “no single data sample” indicating it has a better internal combustion engine than Mercedes

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Why Red Bull has challenged FIA’s ADUO verdict: 'No data sample shows us ahead of Mercedes'

Laurent Mekies clarifies Red Bull is not opposed to the way ADUO is structured, but says there is “no single data sample” indicating it has a better internal combustion engine than Mercedes

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"I'm not a machine": Isack Hadjar blasts Red Bull start procedure

Hadjar says Red Bull needs to urgently address its start issues, arguing the current procedure is too difficult for drivers to execute consistently

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Red Bull left "confused" by Pierre Gasly Monaco podium reinstatement

Laurent Mekies has called for greater clarity over race results after Pierre Gasly’s reinstated Monaco podium demoted Isack Hadjar from third place

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Red Bull was left "surprised" by Antonelli's pace en route to Monaco GP win

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies says we “will never know” whether Max Verstappen would have been able to keep pace with Mercedes in the Monaco Grand Prix

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Red Bull “surprised” by Kimi Antonelli’s “serious pace” in Monaco GP: 'He disappeared'

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies says we “will never know” whether Max Verstappen would have been able to keep pace with Mercedes in the Monaco Grand Prix

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Red Bull "understands" Isack Hadjar outbursts on troubled drive to Monaco F1 podium

Hadjar's maiden Red Bull podium at Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix was anything but straightforward, leading to familiar sounding radio outbursts

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Red Bull finds cause of Max Verstappen’s DNF, planned engine change after Monaco

Laurent Mekies says Red Bull identified the cause of Verstappen’s retirement in Monaco and says it already planned to replace his power unit ahead of the Barcelona race

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Red Bull finds cause of Verstappen’s retirement, planned engine change after Monaco

Laurent Mekies says Red Bull identified the cause of Verstappen’s retirement in Monaco and says it already planned to replace his power unit ahead of the Barcelona race

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Verstappen, Mercedes and Piastri: The key factors in F1’s silly season

Just like a year ago, Max Verstappen is set to play a crucial role in F1’s silly season. The Dutchman has indicated that he can afford to wait before making a decision on 2027

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The 'lessons learned' at Red Bull after Verstappen Canada GP criticism

Max Verstappen says he mainly wanted to keep the team sharp, adding that lessons were learned in Montreal and that Red Bull generally listens well to his feedback

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"Lesson learned” – The real reason Max Verstappen criticised Red Bull in Canada

Verstappen says he mainly wanted to keep the team sharp, adding that lessons were learned in Montreal and that Red Bull generally listens well to his feedback

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Five things to look out for at the F1 Monaco GP

Formula 1 returns to its crown jewel event this weekend

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Max Verstappen will “order a new back” for Monaco GP amid Red Bull ride woes

Verstappen joked he may need a new back for Monaco as Red Bull continues to struggle over bumps and kerbs. However, team principal Laurent Mekies remains confident that those issues can be solved

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