Piastri says Red Bull has joined Mercedes at the front after Baku upgrade
Oscar Piastri said Red Bull is now alongside Mercedes as the leading benchmark in Formula 1’s 2026 order. His view followed a major Red Bull upgrade in Azerbaijan that preceded the team’s strongest results of the season so far.
Oscar Piastri said Red Bull has become the "class of the field" alongside Mercedes in Formula 1’s 2026 pecking order. His assessment points to McLaren having lost ground relative to the teams at the front.
Red Bull introduced a significant RB22 upgrade at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The changes included revised sidepods, floor, mirrors, halo and diffuser.
According to the reports, that package was followed by Red Bull’s best two results of the season so far. One report also noted Max Verstappen was able to pressure George Russell.
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