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Red Bull hit limit but send ominous warning to F1 rivals: ‘Don’t get me wrong’

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies is adamant that despite the team having no further substantial upgrades to come this season, the Milton Keynes-based squad will not stop trying to improve.

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 9:50 AM
Red Bull hit limit but send ominous warning to F1 rivals: ‘Don’t get me wrong’
Key Things to Know
  • Red Bull will bring no further major upgrades to the RB22 as development shifts to 2027.
  • Team principal Laurent Mekies warned that Red Bull will still push aggressively to learn from remaining races.
  • Max Verstappen achieved the team's primary season objective by claiming grand prix victories in Sepang and Singapore.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has confirmed the team will introduce no further major upgrades to the RB22 this Formula 1 season. The Milton Keynes squad is shifting its full development focus toward 2027 after achieving its main goal of winning races in 2026, with Max Verstappen securing victories in Sepang and Singapore.

Despite halting major developments, Mekies warned rivals that the team will continue pushing hard to maximize learning across the remaining races. Mekies, whose contract was recently extended through 2031, also praised chassis lead Pierre Waché and Red Bull-Ford power unit chief Ben Hodgkinson for their contributions to the team's winning form.

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