Key Highlights Max Verstappen climbed from 21st to second at Interlagos after starting at the back because of an engine penalty. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies said no simulation could have predicted Verstappen gaining 14 places in five laps. Verstappen remains second in the driversā standings with 279 points as the battle for runner-up ...
Key Highlights: Max Verstappen admits reaching second place in the championship standings is an unexpected achievement after Red Bull’s difficult start to the 2026 campaign. Following a five-race podium drought and 16 races without a victory, mid-season upgrades and power unit refinements propelled the Dutchman back to the front. Verstappen addressed ongoing complaints regarding gear ...
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies has defended the team’s decision to order Max Verstappen to surrender positions during the opening lap of the Spanish Grand Prix, a move that ultimately paved the way for a strong recovery drive to second place at the Madring circuit. First-Lap Clash Triggers Team Order The incident occurred immediately ...