Red Bull power unit performance proved decisive at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar charged through the field to secure a remarkable double podium finish in Baku.
After fixing Verstappen's ill-behaving internal combustion engine following a painful qualifying session that left him eighth on the grid, the team unlocked crucial straight-line speed.
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SubscribeTeam boss Laurent Mekies highlighted the precision required to utilize their narrow performance band effectively across demanding circuits.
Both drivers utilized their high top speeds to carve through frontrunners, proving the team's competitiveness despite earlier mechanical setbacks.
Chasing 2026 Wins Amid Development Race
Mekies acknowledged that resolving the qualifying engine trouble allowed them to return to the competitive level they had anticipated throughout the weekend.
Max Verstappen admitted that Baku presented Red Bull with one of its most realistic opportunities to secure a victory during the 2026 Formula 1 season.
With rival Mercedes preparing major upgrade packages for upcoming races, Red Bull faces an intense development battle to maintain its recent momentum.
Mekies noted that the team successfully narrowed the gap to competitors on the chassis and power unit sides despite not bringing a major package recently.