Red Bull Racing Team Guide 2026
Updated July 9, 2026
Red Bull Racing has been one of the dominant forces in modern Formula 1. Since entering the sport in 2005, the team has built a reputation for innovative aerodynamics and aggressive development.
Operating from its base in Milton Keynes, Red Bull combines technical creativity with strong driver talent, which has helped the team compete consistently at the front of the grid.
Team | Red Bull Racing |
|---|---|
Base | Milton Keynes, United Kingdom |
Team Principal | Laurent Mekies |
Drivers | Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar |
Engine | Red Bull Ford |
Constructors' Championships | 6 |
Red Bull enters the 2026 season continuing to build around Max Verstappen, who remains one of the most dominant drivers of the current era. The team looked a lot more settled when Laurent Mekies took over as Team Principal midway through the season, and the addition of impressive sophomore Isack Hadjar from sister team Racing Bulls should mean that Red Bull have two cars near the front this season.
Red Bull’s cars traditionally emphasize aerodynamic efficiency and cornering performance. The team’s designs often produce exceptional downforce without sacrificing straight line speed.
This balance allows Red Bull to perform well across a wide range of circuits.
Max Verstappen combines aggressive racecraft with exceptional consistency. His ability to manage tire wear while maintaining strong pace often gives Red Bull a strategic advantage. The four-time World Champion had arguably his best season to date in 2025 despite missing out on the title, as he pushed the vastly superior McLaren's close in the second half of the season.
Isack Hadjar represents the team’s next generation of talent and adds depth to the lineup. The Frenchman impressed at Racing Bulls last season, and Red Bull will be hoping that he can show the qualifying consistency and racecraft Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson lacked in the second Red Bull car last season.
Red Bull’s technical structure and recent success suggest the team should remain a major contender if its new power unit package performs well. Hadjar qualified 3rd in Australia behind only the dominant Mercedes cars before retiring with an engine problem. Verstappen recovered from a rare error in qualifying to finish 6th. Provided they can overcome these early hiccups, Red Bull could be a force to be reckoned with this season.
Verstappen often delivers consistent race results, making him a reliable picks for podium markets and race win bets. If he is given the chance to win, Verstappen usually takes it if he has the machinery underneath him to win. Hadjar is harder to call, although early signs are that he has adapted well to the team and could also threaten podium finishes.
