Red Bull struggles with power unit performance at Silverstone, faces challenges at Spa
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:32 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Red Bull Racing encountered difficulties during the Formula 1 race at Silverstone, particularly with its electrical power unit capabilities. Max Verstappen indicated that these issues are evident at energy-dependent circuits, impacting energy management. As the team prepares for the upcoming race at Spa, similar performance concerns are expected, with the focus on rectifying the shortcomings noted in the initial races of 2026.
- •Red Bull topped internal combustion engine rankings during the early races of 2026.
- •Max Verstappen highlighted electrical performance issues at energy-starved circuits.
- •The team anticipates similar challenges at the upcoming Spa race.
- 4:32 PMAutosport — Why Red Bull and Max Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa
- 4:29 PMMotorsport.com — Why Red Bull and Max Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa
"Although Red Bull topped the initial internal combustion engine rankings – something that is partly due to how each manufacturer has chosen to run its power unit during the opening Formula 1 races of 2026 – the newcomer still appears to be lacking on the electrical side. According to Max Verstappen, that becomes particularly apparent at energy starved circuits, where energy management plays ...Keep reading
"Although Red Bull topped the initial internal combustion engine rankings – something that is partly due to how each manufacturer has chosen to run its power unit during the opening Formula 1 races of 2026 – the newcomer still appears to be lacking on the electrical side. According to Max Verstappen, that becomes particularly apparent at energy starved circuits, where energy management plays ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 8, 2026, 4:32 PMWhy Red Bull and Max Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa
Although Red Bull topped the initial internal combustion engine rankings – something that is partly due to how each manufacturer has chosen to run its power unit during the opening Formula 1 races of 2026 – the newcomer still appears to be lacking on the electrical side. According to Max Verstappen, that becomes particularly apparent at energy starved circuits, where energy management plays ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 8, 2026, 4:29 PMWhy Red Bull and Max Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa
Although Red Bull topped the initial internal combustion engine rankings – something that is partly due to how each manufacturer has chosen to run its power unit during the opening Formula 1 races of 2026 – the newcomer still appears to be lacking on the electrical side. According to Max Verstappen, that becomes particularly apparent at energy starved circuits, where energy management plays ...Keep reading
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