Red Bull considers team orders after strong Azerbaijan GP finishes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 6:14 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Red Bull Racing evaluated team orders for drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar following their performances at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on October 1, 2026, where they finished in P2 and P3, respectively. Verstappen was only 0.1 seconds behind the winner, George Russell. Team principal Laurent Mekies acknowledged the team's remarkable performance but highlighted the importance of handling competitive dynamics between the drivers prudently. Mekies remarked on Hadjar's impressive race pace and teamwork, signaling a positive challenge for Red Bull moving forward. The team now heads to Sepang for further testing, amidst considerations of extreme heat and tire management ahead of the next race.
- •Verstappen and Hadjar finished P2 and P3 at the Azerbaijan GP.
- •Verstappen trailed George Russell by just 0.1 seconds.
- •Team principal Mekies discussed positive team dynamics between the drivers.
- •Red Bull will test in Sepang ahead of the next race.
- •Extreme heat and tire management will be key factors to consider.
- 6:14 AMYahoo Sports — Red Bull weigh up 'difficult decisions' on Verstappen-Hadjar team orders after Baku GP
"Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has said the Milton Keynes team "only wish to ourselves" that they will have to make "difficult decisions" over team orders to driver duo Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar following the latter's impressive display at the Azerbaijan GP. Red Bull's strong performance at the Baku City Circuit saw Verstappen and Hadjar finish P2 and P3, respectively, with the Dutchman just 0.
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