11 April 2026PlanetF1AnalysisRumor
Red Bull eyes 'second season launch' with Miami upgrades to close gap
Red Bull's Laurent Mekies views the upcoming Miami GP as a potential season reset, with major car upgrades expected from all teams. He acknowledges Red Bull's current deficit but frames the development sprint as a key chance to catch up in the 2026 title fight.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies predicts the Miami Grand Prix will feel like a "second season launch" for Formula 1, as teams use the extended break to bring significant upgrades that could reset the competitive order. With Red Bull currently the fourth-fastest team, Mekies sees the development race as a crucial opportunity to close the gap to the front-running Mercedes.