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Max Verstappen carries out crucial experiment at Silverstone
Max Verstappen and Red Bull have conducted an experiment at Silverstone ahead of F1’s return at the Miami Grand Prix. The team is under pressure to improve their performances after a challenging start to the season and key personnel exits. Verstappen’s team is facing weight issues and underwhelming chassis performance, despite a top-performing new power unit.
During the five-week break, all 11 teams have been working on their 2026 challengers, with major updates expected at the Miami Grand Prix. Red Bull recently tested new parts on their car at Silverstone during a filming day, limited to 200 kilometres with demonstration tyres, but changes seem to have been made to the RB22.
Reports suggest Red Bull has modified the sidepods, front and rear wing designs, and even added a winglet to the halo on the RB22. It remains to be seen if these changes will have a positive impact on performance, as every team is expected to bring upgrades to Miami.
Team principal Laurent Mekies mentioned on the Beyond the Grid podcast that the upcoming race will be a new starting point for assessing the teams’ competitiveness in the 2026 season.
