Red Bull employed an aggressive development strategy when it came to improving its 2025 car.
Red Bull is facing challenges in the current season due to the late development of their 2025 car in the previous year.
The team aimed to catch up with McLaren in the drivers’ standings by focusing resources on the RB21 towards the end of the campaign.
Max Verstappen finished a close second to Lando Norris in the championship, falling just two points short.
Despite a tough start in 2026, Team Principal Laurent Mekies stands by the decision to prioritize the 2025 car development.
Mekies believes that the team’s ability to turn performance around, as demonstrated last year, gives him confidence for the current season.
While acknowledging the impact of their previous decisions on the current performance, the team remains determined to overcome challenges and make progress.
