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Red Bull's 2026 Win Challenge
Red Bull Racing's first win of 2026 shows progress but struggles to match Mercedes consistently.
In brief
Red Bull Racing's first win of 2026 shows progress but struggles to match Mercedes consistently. Red Bull Racing secured their first 2026 Formula 1 win in Malaysia after gradual upgrades, but team principal Laurent Mekies says it remains difficult to compete with Mercedes consistently across all circuits. Originally…
Red Bull's first win of 2026
Red Bull Racing secured their first win of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Malaysia after gradual upgrades.
Team principal Mekies on progress
Team principal Laurent Mekies says Red Bull's gradual upturn in form has led to their first win of 2026.
Malaysia race performance
Max Verstappen dominated Malaysia with a pole position and win despite extreme heat and track conditions.
Mekies on circuit challenges
Mekies noted Malaysia's extreme heat and rough track affected the pecking order but said it won't change next race strategy.
Red Bull's 2026 form
Red Bull has improved from being over a second behind Mercedes to winning races in multiple circuits this season.
Mekies on future races
Mekies believes Red Bull will compete for podiums but says it remains difficult to consistently challenge Mercedes across all circuits.
The headline
Red Bull Racing secured their first 2026 Formula 1 win in Malaysia after gradual upgrades, but team principal Laurent Mekies says it remains difficult to compete with Mercedes consistently across all circuits.
