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Red Bull's Austria Upgrade Targets Weight And Lap Time Gains In 2026 Development War

Red Bull is preparing to unleash its second major upgrade package of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend. The team has been on a steady trajectory of closing the gap to frontrunners Mercedes and Ferrari since the post-Japan period of the season. Team principal Laurent Mekies has been clear-eyed about what the upgrade can and cannot achieve in the fiercely competitive development war that has defined 2026. 'The picture of the season is these performance variations based on who is bringing his upgrade,' said Mekies. 'Ferrari made a big step forward. Obviously, our next big one is in Austria. But it's only as good as the real lap time on track it brings. Everyone...
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