Mekies on how Austria was ‘undoubtedly the strongest race’

Red Bull achieved their best result of the season at their home Austrian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen finishing in P2. Team Principal Laurent Mekies praised the team's massive upgrade package, which included floor and rear suspension changes, for significantly closing the gap to the frontrunners. Despite a difficult qualifying session, Verstappen executed a brilliant recovery drive, battling through the field to finish less than two seconds behind race winner George Russell. Mekies emphasized the importance of this performance as a morale boost, stating that while they are still chasing the final tenths to victory, the team is now firmly in the mix at the front of the grid.