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Verstappen outlines Red Bull's priorities for performance after summer break

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:02 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Verstappen outlines Red Bull's priorities for performance after summer break

Summary

Max Verstappen expressed Red Bull's need to enhance the performance of the RB22 and its power unit after a recent podium finish at the Hungaroring. While Verstappen secured a top-three finish for the second consecutive weekend, he emphasized the importance of addressing performance issues that arise during races. Team boss Laurent Mekies indicated that Red Bull must soon decide how to balance efforts between the current season and the development of the 2027 car, expecting a decision to emerge sooner than in the previous year.

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By the Numbers

•Verstappen calls for more overall performance from the RB22.
•Red Bull finished strong but faced challenges at the Hungaroring.
•Team is considering priorities between current season and future car development.
•Mercedes modified their power unit but not for performance gains.
•FIA power unit assessment could change competitive dynamics.

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12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Verstappen reveals what Red Bull's 'big priority' should be after the summer break

What they're saying

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Max Verstappen would ideally like Red Bull to add more performance to the RB22 and be able to develop its power unit as well. Verstappen finished on the podium for the second consecutive weekend at the Hungaroring, but unlike at the Red Bull Ring, he was unable to challenge for victory.
— Yahoo Sports

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