レッドブルのチーム代表であるローラン・メキースは、モントリオールのパドックでメルセデスのトト・ウォルフ代表とヨス・フェルスタッペンが公の場で会話したことに関する憶測を一蹴した。このやり取りは、カナダGPを前にメルセデスのホスピタリティユニットの外で行われたものだが、メキースは、この会話には隠された意図などは全くないと述べた。
メキースはMotorsport.comに対し、この会談はレッドブルにとって特別なメッセージを意味するものではないと語った。彼は、当事者同士の会話は日常的に行われており、自然なことであると指摘した。さらにメキースは、マックス・フェルスタッペンが先日ニュルブルクリンク24時間レースでメルセデスのGT3マシンをドライブしていたことにも触れた。
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In the latest season of Netflix's Drive to Survive, former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has denied any involvement from Max Verstappen's camp in his 2025 dismissal and instead pointed to advisor Helmut Marko as a key influence. Horner described the sudden departure as a profound loss after two decades with the team. The series, released on February 27, 2026, details the internal shifts at Red Bull following the death of founder Dietrich Mateschitz.
Laurent Mekies has stated that Max Verstappen is fully committed to Red Bull Racing despite frustrations with the 2026 Formula 1 regulations. The team principal addressed questions about the driver's future during a recent interview.
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Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes discussions between Max Verstappen and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff are inevitable amid Red Bull's early-season struggles. Palmer shared this view on the F1 Nation podcast, citing Mercedes' strong start to the 2026 season.
Red Bull and McLaren held talks following comments by team principal Laurent Mekies about Gianpiero Lambiase's move to the papaya squad in 2028. McLaren confirmed Lambiase will serve as Chief Racing Officer reporting to Andrea Stella.
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Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says the squad is not concerned about Isack Hadjar despite a difficult Miami Grand Prix weekend. The 21-year-old driver was disqualified from qualifying for an illegal car part and later crashed during the race. Mekies attributed the issues to mistakes by both the team and the driver.
Former W Series driver Naomi Schiff has warned that Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff will not tolerate drivers placing personal ambitions ahead of the team in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
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Audi Formula 1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley suggests Max Verstappen's strong criticism of the 2026 regulations partly reflects Red Bull's struggles in the early races. Verstappen labeled the new cars as 'anti-racing' and compared them to 'Formula E on steroids' after the China Grand Prix. Wheatley, a former Red Bull sporting director, views the racing positively.