Red Bull’s Resurgence in Miami Powering More Changes

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen showed signs of life at the Miami Grand Prix, putting up an impressive outing after looking down for the count.

While still early on in the season, Red Bull looked to already be out of the title running and seemed to be out of the top three teams on the grid.

However, in Miami, Red Bull brought a significant upgrade package that delivered promising results.

Max Verstappen spun on the opening lap and had an early pitstop, finishing only P5, though the Red Bull had pace and potential for more.

May 2, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (3) speaks to a reporter in the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Red Bull is gaining confidence in the car

Technical director Pierre Wache noted that the result was disappointing, as the car seemed to have gained a full second compared to its pace in Japan.

“It’s not easy, but I’m for sure disappointed with the result. I think the result [in Miami] doesn’t show our pace. But it’s good for the team to show that the car has some pace on it and that we are in the mix again,” Wache said.

“It delivered what we expected. It’s just the package itself that has delivered. But after we fixed some other issues, that has also brought some Max performance that maybe we didn’t expect.”

Verstappen, when he has a car that can at least fight for a podium, tends to extract the most amount of pace.

His status as the best driver on the grid remains intact despite missing out on the title, thanks to his success in challenging machinery that can be a step down.

Seemingly, in Miami, the car was notable, giving him a platform to shine.

Plans for Red Bull’s car

The next upgrade is coming for Canada, though it will be just a small step for the team, according to Wache, as they measure the limitations of the cost cap.