The Red Bull Upgrades Unleashed in the Hunt for Max's Fifth Title
The atmosphere at the Mexican Grand Prix was electric, but the real fireworks were happening in the Red Bull garage . Fighting tooth and nail to keep Max Verstappen in Drivers' Championship contention, Red Bull has continued its aggressive development of the RB21 l ong after their rivals—most notably McLaren —committed their resources fully to their 2026 challengers. But how did this high-stakes development gamble perform on the high-altitude hurdle of Mexico City ? The Logic: Why Red Bull Kept Pushing While teams like McLaren have long since abandoned 2025 development, Red Bull has been on a constant upgrade drive since the summer break, delivering a new front wing, a new floor iteration, and subtle bodywork changes. Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies defended this strategy, acknowledging the cost but emphasising the bigger picture: " It has nothing to do with 2026. If we were to end the season without extracting the maximum from this car, we would enter ...
