A Formula 1 insider has recently shed light on potential issues with Red Bull’s new engine, raising questions about how it could impact Max Verstappen’s quest to defend his world championship title. The Dutch driver not only carries the weight of securing another drivers’ crown but also faces immense pressure to reclaim the constructors’ championship for Red Bull,

Formula One's governing body urged fans to show more respect after booing of four-time champion Max Verstappen and his Red Bull boss Christian Horner.

Amidst rumours, hinted at by rival team bosses, that Red Bull could have a few issues with their 2026 engine, Helmut Marko says he’s not worried as Max Verstappen can make up a “one or two-tenths deficit.