Red Bull was predicted as one of the pre-season favourites before enduring a challenging start to the 2026 season.
Pierre Gasly expressed surprise at Red Bull’s challenging start to the new season under the new technical regulations. Despite being considered a front-running contender during pre-season, the team has yet to score a podium in the first four rounds. Gasly noted that the team’s performance has been disappointing compared to earlier expectations. Red Bull recently introduced upgrades in Miami which showed signs of improvement with Max Verstappen finishing fifth. Team-mate Isack Hadjar remains optimistic about bouncing back in the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix following a difficult start to the season. Hadjar emphasized the need to analyze mistakes, work together as a team, and focus on the positive aspects moving forward.
