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Red Bull struggles for speed amid mixed results in F1 2026

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Red Bull struggles for speed amid mixed results in F1 2026

Summary

Red Bull Racing has faced challenges in the 2026 Formula 1 season, starting as the fourth-fastest team during the Australian GP in Melbourne. Despite an initial deficit attributed to chassis performance, a late effort has improved their standing, resulting in a C- grade at mid-season. The team aims to enhance its competitiveness as the summer break looms, hoping to address its chassis issues and return to form. Red Bull, now a power unit manufacturer, seeks to close the gap with its rivals and secure better results for the remainder of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Red Bull started 2026 as F1's fourth-fastest team in Melbourne.
•The team's chassis performance has lagged behind top competitors.
•Recent developments helped achieve a mid-season grade of C-.
•Summer break offers an opportunity for performance improvements.

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What they're saying

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Red Bull made an admirable start to life as a bona fide power unit manufacturer, but on the chassis side the team has been lagging behind its top rivals since day one. A late push towards the summer is salvaging a C- grade rather than a less satisfactory score. The bad Red Bull started 2026 as F1's fourth-fastest team in Melbourne. Initially, a lot of that deficit was attributed to the ...Keep reading
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