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Red Bull’s motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has reassured the team’s rivals that ‘they know what they are doing’ ahead of F1’s 2026 regulations change.
Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, Helmut Marko, has expressed confidence in the team’s preparations for F1’s 2026 regulations change, stating that ‘they know what they are doing’.
The upcoming season will see the first major regulations change since 2022, with a focus on returning to the ground effect era to enhance sustainability and promote closer racing.
As the FIA has laid out the blueprint for the next era of F1, teams are already shifting their focus towards developing the new 2026 cars, anticipating a potential reset in the competitive order.
Despite this trend, Red Bull has continued to bring updates to their car throughout this year, with star driver Max Verstappen making significant strides in the drivers’ championship.
While some speculate that Red Bull may be over-developing their current car at the expense of 2026 performance, Marko remains unfazed by such concerns, recalling similar doubts from prior seasons.
The rivalry between Red Bull and Mercedes continues to heat up, with the 2026 season poised to usher in a new era of competition and innovation in Formula 1.
