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Red Bull Deliver a Thought-Provoking Response to George Russell’s Bold F1 Claim

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Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 2:03 PM
Red Bull Deliver a Thought-Provoking Response to George Russell’s Bold F1 Claim
Key Things to Know
  • Red Bull's Laurent Mekies gave a measured response to George Russell's claim that Red Bull is the benchmark.
  • Max Verstappen won two races and a sprint over three events, closing within 17 points of Russell.
  • Mekies revealed that Red Bull has completed its car upgrade program for the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies has responded cautiously to George Russell's claim that Red Bull is now the team to beat. Following a dominant three-race stretch across Azerbaijan, Bahrain, and Singapore, Max Verstappen took two Grand Prix victories and a sprint win. Mekies acknowledged the RB22's strong pace across varying layouts, but he warned that recent results do not permanently define the grid's competitive pecking order.

Red Bull has completed its upgrade program for the season, leaving the team vulnerable to rivals who introduce further technical developments. Verstappen has moved to fourth in the drivers' championship, just 17 points behind Russell in second, while Red Bull sits seven points behind McLaren in the constructors' battle for third.

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