Christijan Albers believes that Red Bull Racing, led by Pierre Waché, must now demonstrate their ability to stay competitive without Adrian Newey. He suggests that Max Verstappen’s strong performances might be masking deeper issues within the team.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri qualified 1-2 on the grid, then went on to dominate the race until a trip into the gravel knocked the latter out of contention for a win. Verstappen brought his Red Bull home in second, albeit with the knowledge that he didn’t have the equipment to compete.