When Dominance Becomes a Disadvantage
No team entered the 2026 Formula One season with more to lose than Red Bull Racing.
They closed the previous regulatory era as the sport’s standard‑bearer: championships secured, processes refined, and a car philosophy so optimised it often appeared immune to disruption. When Formula One announced its most radical reset in two decades, Red Bull Racing publicly projected confidence.
Three races in, that confidence has been shaken.
After Australia...