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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?

Autosport

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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Laurent Mekies confident F1 will make changes needed for Max Verstappen to stay

The FIA is proposing a switch to the engine regulations for the 2027 F1 season, but the change is at risk

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McLaren finds ally in Red Bull over F1 team alliances concerns

Red Bull's Laurent Mekies responds to Zak Brown's FIA letter voicing his concerns around dual ownership in Formula 1

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Red Bull would "support" steps on F1 team alliances amid McLaren concerns

Red Bull's Laurent Mekies responds to Zak Brown's FIA letter voicing his concerns around dual ownership in Formula 1

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Who qualifies for ADUO? Red Bull shares its F1 power unit pecking order

Laurent Mekies believes Mercedes holds a comfortable advantage on the engine side. The Red Bull team principal places Ferrari, Red Bull and Audi in the same group, with an FIA decision on ADUO looming

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Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" public meeting between Verstappen and Wolff

As rumours continue to swirl around Max Verst

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Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" Jos Verstappen and Toto Wolff public meeting

As rumours continue to swirl around Max Verstappen's long-term commitment to Formula 1 and Red Bull, a very public meeting between Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and Max's father in the Montreal paddock prompted intrigue

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