Racing Bulls has tackled its diffuser and rear corner winglets to improve the airflow around the rear of the VCARB 02, while also bringing bespoke low-drag rear wings, with new team boss Alan Permane telling Motorsport.com the team is looking at bringing one more minor upgrade after the summer break while aero development has shifted to 2026.

A new Red Bull era begins under Mekies at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. He was appointed after 18 months at Racing Bulls. He worked at Ferrari for five years, as deputy team principal and racing director, and at the F.I.A., which governs Formula 1, for four years, initially as safety director and then deputy race director.

Formula One's Spa weekend marks a new start for Red Bull and reigning world champion Max Verstappen as the team go racing for the first time without Christian Horner at the helm.