HOW DID RED BULL’S AUSTRIA UPDATES LAUNCH THEM TO THE FRONT?

Red Bull’s latest upgrade package for the RB22 delivered a significant performance leap at the Austrian Grand Prix, launching Max Verstappen into their strongest showing of the season with a strong second-place finish. Team boss Laurent Mekies confirmed the third evolution of their car has dramatically closed the gap to the frontrunners.

Mekies stated Red Bull began the year over a second off the pace. Their Miami package trimmed that deficit to roughly half a second. Now, following the Austria updates, the team believes they are "within the last tenth," putting them squarely in striking range of victory. This impressive development saw Verstappen challenge George Russell for the win, a stark contrast to their early-season struggles. This trajectory suggests Red Bull is rapidly finding the consistent pace needed to contend for wins, intensifying the championship battle for the remaining races.