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Max Verstappen stamped his authority on the opening practice session of the Austrian Grand Prix, setting the fastest time despite a suspected engine glitch that briefly sidelined him. The reigning champion’s Red Bull Racing team will be relieved to see him bounce back and continue his dominant form ahead of this weekend’s F1 action.

Red Bull Racing is poised to tackle the challenge of understanding why its highly-anticipated Spain upgrade package failed to deliver the desired results. The team will take a unique approach to the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, with both drivers running in split specifications to identify the root cause of the problem.

Amidst speculation surrounding a potential move to Mercedes, reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has reaffirmed his commitment to Red Bull, citing that he is already working with the team on next year’s car. With Verstappen’s future now seemingly set, attention turns to the remaining seats available on the 2025 Formula 1 grid.

Red Bull Racing CEO Peter Bayer has confirmed that the team’s recent upgrades to the VCARB01 car are performing well, but may have misled them into an incorrect set-up direction, resulting in a disappointing Spanish Grand Prix. With the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race approaching, the pressure is on RB to quickly identify the right set-up to stay competitive in the Formula 1 championship.