Oracle Red Bull Racing

Isack Hadjar has offered insight into his working relationship with four-time world champion Max Verstappen during their inaugural season as teammates at Oracle Red Bull Racing, highlighting Verstappen's transparent approach.

Max Verstappen’s manager Raymond Vermeulen says a decision on the four-time world champion’s future with Red Bull could come before Formula 1’s summer break, with contract exit clauses and title ambitions central to the talks.

Isack Hadjar turns a nightmare launch in Barcelona into a points finish, but warns Red Bull that their complex start procedure is costing them dearly. The rookie’s recovery drive highlights both front-running pace and a recurring weakness off the line.

Max Verstappen qualifies only fifth for the Barcelona Grand Prix yet sees progress in Red Bull’s pace. The champion highlights a narrow performance window and expects tyre wear and strategy to define Sunday’s race.

Ferrari arrive in Barcelona with a heavily revised SF-26 aero package, targeting a step towards Mercedes in Formula 1’s new 2026 era. McLaren and Red Bull also bring fresh front wings in a pivotal development round.

Guenther Steiner pours cold water on talk of Max Verstappen joining Mercedes, arguing Toto Wolff will build around rising star Andrea Kimi Antonelli rather than risk an explosive super-team. His comments sharpen the focus on Mercedes’ long‑term driver strategy.

Ayumu Iwasa will step into Isack Hadjar's Red Bull for first practice at the Barcelona Grand Prix, underlining the team’s youth-testing push and shaping opportunities for fellow prospect Nikola Tsolov.