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Red Bull faces challenges with new upgrade package in Austria

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:20 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Red Bull faces challenges with new upgrade package in Austria

Summary

Red Bull Racing's major upgrade package, consisting of seven new components, is under evaluation after two practice sessions at the Red Bull Ring in Austria on June 26. Technical director Pierre Waché stated that while the upgrades show improvements in weight and aerodynamics, it is not yet performing at full capacity. The day was complicated by mechanical issues affecting driver Isack Hadjar, who completed only 11 laps in FP1, and Max Verstappen, who experienced engine problems during the session. The team is assessing the impact of these upgrades and addressing the issues with the car's handling and engine management ahead of qualifying.

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Key Details

•Red Bull's upgrades included changes to the floor and sidepods.
•Waché confirmed issues with vehicle handling and engine management.
•Hadjar recorded only 11 laps in FP1 due to mechanical problems.
•Verstappen finished both practice sessions in fourth place.
•The team's focus is on improving performance before qualifying.

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10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Red Bull Admits Major Upgrade Package is “Not Fully” Working Yet

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Red Bull brought seven new components to Austria, their most substantial single-race upgrade of the 2026 season – and after two practice sessions at the Red Bull Ring, technical director Pierre Waché is still waiting on the data to tell…
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