Formula 1 3 Days

Last updated: July 9, 2026, 8:33 PM ET

Red Bull Under Scrutiny After Wing Failures

Red Bull is investigating a rear wing failure that caused Max Verstappen to crash for the second race in a row. The team is leaving "all options open" for the upcoming Spa Grand Prix as they analyze the issue analyzing the issue. Verstappen himself noted that the two failures were not caused by the same problem noted that the two failures. This situation, coupled with the FIA looking into Red Bull's rotating wings after Verstappen's Silverstone crash, puts the team under a microscope under a microscope. The team principal, Laurent Mekies, has stated that Red Bull will leave "no stone unturned" in their own investigation. The team's performance has also been questioned, with suggestions that Red Bull and Verstappen struggled at Silverstone and may face similar challenges at Spa.

Ferrari Seeks Consistency Amidst Upgrades

Charles Leclerc has made his first steering wheel software change since joining Ferrari in an effort to regain pace. Last weekend's British Grand Prix victory offered a moment of relief for Leclerc, who was searching for answers to set-up changes implemented after the sprint race searching for answers. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur, however, is hesitant to discuss championship aspirations due to the team's inconsistent performances. A significant upgrade package in Spain yielded positive results, but the team's form has fluctuated since then form has fluctuated.

Technical Regulations and Driver Setups Under the Microscope

The complexity of the 2026 Formula 1 power unit regulations will hinder customer teams, according to analysis. While the FIA guarantees customer teams the same power unit specification as works outfits, the intricate systems of 2026 place experience at a premium place experience at a premium. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton's British Grand Prix weekend was hampered by a pre-race adjustment. Ferrari engineers had estimated a potential six-tenths deficit to Mercedes on the straights at the start of the weekend had estimated a potential six-tenths deficit. The anticlimactic ending to the British Grand Prix, with drivers crossing the finish line under safety car conditions, has prompted discussions about potential changes to F1 safety car rules.

Horner's Departure and Team Leadership

On this day one year ago, Christian Horner was removed as Red Bull's Formula 1 team principal after two decades at the helm was removed as Red Bull's Formula 1 team principal. Since then, Laurent Mekies was appointed as the new team boss was appointed as the new team boss. The team has seen a significant period of change and performance over the past year seen a significant period of change.