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Red Bull reveals major F1 upgrades for Verstappen and Hadjar in Baku

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Red Bull reveals major F1 upgrades for Verstappen and Hadjar in Baku
Summary

Red Bull has announced a significant upgrade package for its cars ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit. The upgrades include a new floor design among five modifications confirmed by the FIA. Both Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar are set to benefit from these enhancements, which are expected to improve performance on this particular circuit. With recent shifts in the team's development strategy, the launch of these upgrades signifies a critical step in their campaign this season.

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By the Numbers
  • •Red Bull confirms five upgrades for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
  • •New floor is a major part of the upgrade package
  • •Verstappen and Hadjar are the primary beneficiaries
  • •Significant performance improvements are anticipated
  • •Upgrade aims to enhance competitiveness at Baku
Latest Updates
  • 12:30 PMAutosport — Red Bull won't deliver any more major F1 car upgrades in 2026
  • 12:23 PMMotorsport.com — Red Bull confirms final major F1 upgrade of 2026 for Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar
  • 12:23 PMYahoo Sports — Red Bull confirms final major F1 upgrade of 2026 for Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar
What they're saying
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Red Bull has announced its Baku updates will be its final major Formula 1 car upgrade package as it shifts focus to 2027. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix had already been circled in red for a long time as a venue for key upgrades to arrive, with Williams delivering a 'B-spec' car, while McLaren has arrived with significantly revised sidepods, among other changes. The FIA’s technical document ...Keep reading

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Red Bull is one of the teams bringing a major upgrade package to the Baku City Circuit. At Williams, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix had already been circled in red for a long time, while McLaren has arrived with significantly revised sidepods, among other changes. The FIA’s technical document also shows five upgrades for Red Bull. The most significant of these is a new floor “with subtle ...Keep reading

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Laurent Mekies acknowledges that Red Bull’s focus has already shifted to 2027. The Baku upgrade is the final step of this F1 season, as the Milton Keynes-based squad hopes to still win a race

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