What happened: Max Verstappen took another podium in Austin, a result that has been close to Red Bull's ceiling for much of the 2026 season. Team members acknowledged in the paddock that Kimi Antonelli's race pace was impossible to match. Both Red Bull drivers were frustrated with the team, per Autosport.

Why it matters: Red Bull has described the problems affecting Verstappen and Hadjar as 'silly', and has said not all of them will be solved this year. Verstappen finished third and Hadjar sixth at the United States Grand Prix, a weekend marked by radio communication failures and a throttle-mapping error in Hadjar's second stint.

What to watch: Red Bull's remaining work this season is likely to focus on its radio communications and pit-stop procedures.