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Red Bull gives Max Verstappen update after recent radio troubles

Laurent Mekies has said Red Bull has brought a potential fix to end Max Verstappen's radio troubles at the F1 Mexico City GP.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 3:30 PM
Red Bull gives Max Verstappen update after recent radio troubles
Key Things to Know
  • Red Bull brought a potential fix to resolve Max Verstappen's recurring team radio troubles for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
  • Verstappen experienced severe radio communication issues during the previous two race weekends in Singapore and Austin.
  • Laurent Mekies confirmed morning testing indicated improved communication levels across both cars.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Red Bull has introduced a potential fix for Max Verstappen's ongoing team radio communication issues ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix. Team Principal Laurent Mekies confirmed the team completed a deep dive following persistent problems across the Singapore and Austin race weekends, noting communication quality showed notable improvement during morning tests.

Verstappen finished third at the Circuit of the Americas after calling Red Bull's execution average. Mekies agreed with the assessment, acknowledging an untidy race weekend in Austin while expressing confidence the team will address their performance and execution issues in Mexico.

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