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Red Bull encountered engine and balance problems during Friday practice at the Austrian Grand Prix while testing a major upgrade package for the RB22.
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Rumours have surfaced that Red Bull chief engineer Paul Monaghan is set to join Cadillac in a longer-term move. Team principal Laurent Mekies has expressed confidence in the squad's depth amid ongoing personnel changes.
Max Verstappen retired from the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix after mechanical issues on the opening lap. The incident prompted online comparisons to Kimi Raikkonen's 2006 retirement at the same event.
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Red Bull has identified the engine issue that ended Max Verstappen's Monaco Grand Prix on the opening lap. Team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed the problem developed during the formation lap and noted that a power unit change had already been planned.
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