Red Bull admits Verstappen’s mysterious car issue cannot be fully fixed until 2027

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has acknowledged that Max Verstappen's ongoing car degradation issues cannot be fully resolved until the 2027 season. Verstappen has frequently complained that his car's performance deteriorates over the course of sessions and races, particularly affecting the rear axle. The persistent issue has continued despite the introduction of the completely redesigned RB22 under new technical regulations.

Verstappen previously criticized the car's handling during qualifying at Monza, describing the vehicle as being "made of paper." Mekies confirmed that Verstappen's complaints regarding the long-standing performance degradation are accurate, though the team has declined to publicly explain the specific cause of the issue or their exact plans to resolve it.