From Motorsport · Oleg Karpov · · 1m 30s
Who slept best last night: Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen wins twice in a row as Mercedes dominance fades.
In brief
Max Verstappen wins twice in a row as Mercedes dominance fades. Max Verstappen secured two consecutive victories for Red Bull Racing, challenging Mercedes' early 2026 dominance in Formula 1. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Max Verstappen wins twice in a row
Max Verstappen secured two consecutive victories for Red Bull Racing, challenging Mercedes' early 2026 dominance in Formula 1.
Mercedes dominated early 2026
Mercedes built the best power unit and chassis, becoming favorites for the next couple of years in Formula 1.
Kimi Antonelli leads title race
Kimi Antonelli grabbed the lead early in the championship, refusing to let anyone touch it.
Mercedes' early dominance questioned
Mercedes' early 2026 dominance may have been a logical consequence of events from 2025 and early 2026.
Red Bull's Baku upgrade
Red Bull's Baku upgrade hints at rivals catching up to Mercedes' early 2026 advantage.
Max Verstappen's contract
Max Verstappen chose to stay with Red Bull Racing despite the team's recent struggles, securing his future.
2027 championship prospects
Max Verstappen aims to challenge Kimi Antonelli for the 2027 Formula 1 championship.
Mercedes' power unit advantage
Mercedes' power unit was the current benchmark, but Red Bull's development may have closed the gap.
Red Bull's 2026 performance
Red Bull Racing improved significantly after the Baku upgrade, leading the championship with a healthy margin.
Max Verstappen's perspective
Max Verstappen feels a significant difference in his racing experience compared to the beginning of the year.
In short
Max Verstappen secured two consecutive victories for Red Bull Racing, challenging Mercedes' early 2026 dominance in Formula 1.
