Overview
- Laurent Mekies said Max Verstappen’s choice will not hinge on race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase, who has agreed to join McLaren by 2028 at the latest.
- Red Bull brought Verstappen to a factory event that welcomed about 120 new recruits, with more than 400 hires in nine months across the race team and power unit group.
- The team is rolling out a major RB22 package for Miami after a Silverstone trial, targeting steadier handling and more grip rather than a quick fix.
- Mekies expects rule tweaks for Miami to cut energy juggling in qualifying and reduce risky speed gaps, while wider engine-balance changes are being discussed for next year.
- A new windtunnel at Milton Keynes due mid-next year is meant to fix data mismatches tied to the aging Bedford site, where shifting weather can skew air density and results.