Red Bull’s Austria Upgrade Hits Snags

Red Bull’s Austria home race debut hit a rough patch with new parts that didn’t deliver the expected boost—drivers admit the car still feels familiar, grip is lacking, and they’re scrambling to fix it before qualifying. Max Verstappen’s practice was marred by pit lane stops and seat woes, while Isack Hadjar missed time due to car issues and admitted no major performance leap. Technical Director Pierre Wache acknowledged garage hurdles and admitted they need more time to adapt, even as they remain confident in the long-term potential of the upgrades—just not yet ready to challenge Mercedes and Ferrari in short runs. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6896ef0ce5d4814