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Laurent Mekies faces questioning in Mexico City after Red Bull failed to disclose details regarding Max Verstappen's soft-tyre strategy in Austin. Verstappen seeks a sixth victory at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez despite facing engine cooling challenges at high altitude.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies stated the team is not having serious conversations to supply power units to other Formula 1 teams. Meanwhile, Aston Martin reaffirmed its commitment to Honda despite a 4% power deficit compared to Red Bull.
Liam Lawson secured ninth place at the United States Grand Prix despite a distracting cockpit alarm malfunction. The result extends his lead as the best of the rest in the Drivers' Championship to 35 points ahead of Pierre Gasly.
Isack Hadjar finished sixth at the Circuit of the Americas after a mechanical clutch failure caused him to drop to fifth on the opening lap. The driver is calling for a component redesign, claiming the current part is too fragile to cope with track temperatures.
Adrian Newey addressed Christian Horner's claims in the autobiography Drive regarding Newey's desire to leave Red Bull during the difficult 2014 Renault power unit era. Newey explained his frustration with the manufacturer's performance issues while noting he and Horner remain friends.
Christian Horner alleged that George Russell, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri used Red Bull's simulator through payments made by their families. Both Russell and Norris addressed the claims, stating the sessions were used for early career preparation and gaining experience.
Helmut Marko dismissed Christian Horner's memoir Drive as a collection of untruths, addressing accusations regarding driver promotions and internal Red Bull power struggles. The book details Horner's 2025 dismissal and his claims that Marko prematurely promoted drivers like Alex Albon.
Max Verstappen expressed his desire for Isack Hadjar to eventually take over his role at Red Bull. The four-time world champion noted that finding new talent is essential for the team, especially as Hadjar continues to develop within the Red Bull program.
Max Verstappen anticipates a difficult weekend at the Circuit of the Americas due to the track's notorious bumps. Despite Red Bull's recent form, the driver remains cautious about his ability to fight for a win given the uneven surface and upcoming challenges in Mexico.
Red Bull technical director Pierre Waché reveals that the 2027 RB23 will feature a new chassis and gearbox to address current car limitations. The team aims to maximize performance through new aerodynamic and mechanical parts while managing the budget cap constraints.
Christian Horner reveals in his memoir Drive that Niki Lauda attempted to poach him from Red Bull with a Mercedes team principal offer in 2012. Horner rejected the proposal due to his loyalty to Dietrich Mateschitz despite the lucrative salary figures presented by Lauda.
Christian Horner disclosed that Lewis Hamilton held a secret meeting with Adrian Newey regarding a potential move to Red Bull before joining Mercedes. Separately, Alisha Palmowski will debut a Mobil-inspired livery for her Red Bull Academy car at the United States Grand Prix.