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Laurent Mekies: Current Red Bull Development Won’t Hurt 2026 Push

Mekies says ongoing RB21 updates are a “net gain,” validating tools and methods for 2026 despite cost. Red Bull kept pushing after Mexico upgrades to fix weaknesses, not chase standings. Verstappen is 36 points behind Piastri, but the team “won’t change approach”: maximize each weekend, learn from Mexico, carry improvements into Brazil and beyond through season’s end.