Red Bull: We Won't Be Able to Fight for Wins at Every Track

Pulse Sports Team 13:44 - 09 October 2026

Following Max Verstappen's victory at Sepang, many pundits view the Red Bull star as the firm favorite to take the top step in Singapore as well. While upgrades to the Red Bull challenger are clearly paying dividends, team principal Laurent Mekies struck a cautious tone following free practice in Singapore.

"The development trajectory of our car has been positive," the Frenchman explained. "At Monza, Madrid, Baku, and Malaysia—across each of those weekends, our car has consistently improved and become more competitive.

"Does that mean we can fight for the win at every single track? Most likely not. We have seen time and again this season how the competitive pecking order shifts from race to race.

"The top four teams are incredibly close. We hope to remain in that mix at every race, but the deciding factor is always extracting the absolute maximum from the car at each specific circuit."