Red Bull plans RB22 weight upgrade ahead of Austrian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Red Bull Racing is set to introduce a significant upgrade for the RB22 at the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Team Principal Laurent Mekies indicated that recent performances have prompted the team to focus on reducing the car's weight, which has been a challenge this season. Max Verstappen described the team as feeling like the 'fourth team' on the grid following the Barcelona Grand Prix. The new package aims to eliminate the remaining excess weight and improve performance, essential for closing the gap to rivals Ferrari and McLaren. Mekies acknowledged that this upgrade alone would not solve all issues but is a necessary step towards recovery.
- •Red Bull Racing feels like the 'fourth team' after recent races.
- •A major weight reduction upgrade is scheduled for Austria.
- •The RB22 has been 12 kilograms over the FIA minimum weight limit.
- •Improving weight could enhance lap times significantly.
- •The team aims to close the performance gap to rivals.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Red Bull Confirms Major Austria Upgrade As Team Boss Laurent Mekies Puts the RB22 on a “Diet”
"After a sobering reality check at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen openly admitted that Red Bull Racing currently feels like the “fourth team” on the grid, the Milton Keynes squad is officially hitting the panic button. The…
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