Red Bull branded 'biggest threat' to Mercedes as F1 recovery gathers paceAnthony Davidson has stated that Red Bull Racing is becoming the most significant competitor to Mercedes in Formula 1, particularly after their strong performance in the final practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar secured second and third places, respectively, while George Russell finished fourth, indicating that Red Bull is closing the gap on Mercedes' dominance.
Despite currently sitting fourth in the constructors' standings and yet to win a race this season, Red Bull is focused on achieving victories based on their own performance. Team principal Laurent Mekies highlighted the progress made with the RB22, and Verstappen expressed his desire to secure a win this year, emphasizing the team's competitive resurgence.RacingNews365Sat 3 Oct · 06:32 UTC
via RacingNews365Max Verstappen dominates Bahrain GP qualifyingMax Verstappen of Red Bull Racing showcased his speed by securing pole position during the qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. His performance highlighted his continued dominance in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
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