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Exclusive – Laurent Mekies: “We could compete, but we didn’t yet have the pace to aim for victory!”

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Exclusive – Laurent Mekies: “We could compete, but we didn’t yet have the pace to aim for victory!” © DPPI
MEKIES Laurent (fra), CEO & Team Principal at Red Bull Racing portrait during the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada 2026, 5th round of the 2026 Formula One World Championship from May 22 to 24, 2026 on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, in Montréal, Canada - Photo Charly López / DPPI

Deprived of ADUO, excluded from the Monaco podium, the Red Bull team saw disappointments follow one another during the Catalan weekend where the home car also suffered in the medium and fast corners of the track… But the team and the boss are far from having said their last word!

The FIA's analyses have established Red Bull as the benchmark in terms of engine performance. Was there much surprise when the verdict was announced?

We received preliminary information from the FIA ​​which has indeed surprised us more than a little. We are in discussions with them so that they can complete their analysis as accurately as possible.

Why do the FIA's figures contradict what seems obvious…

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    Yves-Henri RANDIER
    • 18/06/26

    Zeltweg, or Red Bull's home track, it would be surprising if both cars weren't in the mix!

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    Alain Féguenne (🇱🇺 Luxembourg)
    • 17/06/26

    RBR is back at the front, which is good, but they can improve… ‼️ Now they have two drivers scoring big points… Max & Isack… 😎👀👍

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