Verstappen reacts to FIA ranking Red Bull's F1 engine as best in 2026
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Max Verstappen expressed surprise after the FIA ranked Red Bull’s internal combustion engine as the strongest in Formula 1 for 2026. The ranking has implications for upgrade opportunities, as it restricts Red Bull's options in development for the season. Discussions are likely to emerge regarding how this assessment affects Red Bull's strategic planning moving forward.
- •FIA ranks Red Bull's ICE as the strongest in F1 for 2026.
- •Verstappen noted the team's surprise at the ranking.
- •The ranking limits Red Bull's upgrade opportunities.
- •Impacts Red Bull's strategic planning for future races.
- 4:42 PMRacer — Verstappen surprised by FIA ranking Red Bull F1’s best ICE
"Max Verstappen says Red Bull was surprised to discover the FIA ranked its internal combustion engine (ICE) as the strongest on the Formula 1 grid in 2026, thereby denying it upgrade opportunities.
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