Red Bull deny having best F1 engine, expect upgrade opportunity

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has denied speculation that his team has the best performing power unit in Formula 1 and therefore expects them to be given the chance to improve it during an upcoming engine-upgrade window.

Included in the new power-unit regulations for the 2026 season was a performance-balancing measure - Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) - that will allow those trailing the leading manufacturer by two per cent or more to develop their models.