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Mercedes F1 star George Russell has Red Bull down as the ones to watch in 2026 as mixed reports continue to come out of Bahrain over which constructor is…
Mercedes F1 driver George Russell sees Red Bull as the team to watch in 2026 amidst mixed reports from Bahrain about which constructor is leading the way in the new era. Russell and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen are in Bahrain for pre-season testing, adapting to the new regulations in Formula 1. The 2026 rule changes emphasize a shift towards electrical energy, with significant modifications in chassis and power unit regulations. Despite the changes, the final pecking order will only be clear at the season’s first race next month. Teams, including Red Bull and Mercedes, are exchanging compliments as they analyze each other’s performance in testing. Red Bull’s performance and in-house power unit have caught the attention, leaving Russell and Mercedes wary of their strong start in testing.
