Red Bull to bring second major upgrade of 2026 in Austria - what to expect

Red Bull is set to introduce its second major upgrade of the 2026 F1 season at the Austrian Grand Prix, as teams compete in an intense development battle under new regulations. Team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed the upgrade, noting that Ferrari's recent package helped Lewis Hamilton win in Barcelona, and Red Bull hopes its Austria upgrade will deliver real lap time gains. The broader 2026 season has been characterized by significant performance swings tied to when teams introduce new upgrade packages.