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Red Bull seeks improvement at home Austrian GP amid car upgrades

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:18 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Red Bull seeks improvement at home Austrian GP amid car upgrades

Summary

Red Bull prepares for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring this weekend, a significant event for the team as they face tough competition. Currently sitting fourth in the Constructors' Championship with 89 points, Red Bull will introduce important upgrades to their RB22 aimed at enhancing performance. Team principal Laurent Mekies has acknowledged a need for improvements, particularly in areas highlighted during their recent performance in Spain. Max Verstappen expressed concerns regarding their pace and tyre management, indicating that significant work is needed to regain competitiveness in the series.

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Key Details

•Red Bull enters Austrian GP looking to address performance gaps.
•Team upgrading RB22 to compete with Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren.
•Current standing: 4th in Constructors' Championship with 89 points.
•Verstappen identifies pace and tyre management as key areas for improvement.
•Austrian GP represents a critical point in Red Bull's season.

What they're saying

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Red Bull head for home in the picturesque Styrian hills this weekend with the Austrian Grand Prix around the track they own, as ever, set to mark an important juncture in their season.
— Sky Sports

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