Red Bull racing prepares major strategy for Max Verstappen at Austrian GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Red Bull Racing is executing a significant strategy for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix on June 25, 2026. The team plans to unveil a crucial engineering upgrade aimed at reducing the weight of the RB22 chassis and improving performance. This comes amid concerns over Max Verstappen's future with the team, as sources indicate that ownership is prepared to offer a substantial financial package to secure him long-term. A high-level meeting with Verstappen’s family has emphasized the urgency of retaining the driver, who is deemed essential to Red Bull's success.
- •Red Bull plans a major upgrade to the RB22 chassis for the Austrian GP.
- •The team aims to eliminate a 12kg weight deficit before the race.
- •Thai ownership is ready to offer a substantial financial package to Verstappen.
- •A high-stakes meeting took place between Verstappen's family and Red Bull management.
- •Succumbing to rival teams' interest in Verstappen remains a significant concern for Red Bull.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Red Bull Prepares a Multi-Million Dollar Max Verstappen Hail Mary at the Austrian GP
"The 2026 Formula 1 season has pushed Red Bull Racing to its absolute limit, but the team is preparing an unprecedented, multi-million-dollar counterattack for their home race. Facing the genuine threat of losing Max Verstappen, Milton Keynes is executing a…
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