Gerhard Berger expects Red Bull Racing to rebound within a year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Gerhard Berger commented on Red Bull Racing's current challenges as the team transitions to an in-house engine. He acknowledged the ongoing reliability issues but emphasized the competitive performance achieved thus far. Berger believes the team can improve quickly and expects them to contend again within the next six to twelve months. He expressed confidence in Max Verstappen's role in this rebuilding phase, making a case for patience during these initial struggles.
- •Red Bull Racing is experiencing mixed results this season.
- •The team faces technical issues but has shown competitive performance.
- •Reports indicate Verstappen remains a key factor in their rebuild.
- •Berger expects reliability to improve as the team gains experience.
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"Gerhard Berger is impressed by the way Red Bull Racing has developed since taking responsibility for its own engine. According to the ex-driver, it’s only logical that teething problems occur in the first year, but he expects Red Bull to be able to fight at the front again in the foreseeable future.
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