Mekies sees Red Bull’s second-car curse fading with Hadjar

For Mekies, that progress is particularly significant because improving the second car was one of Red Bull’s priorities when he took over as team principal. Two cars, one stronger Red BullFor Mekies, the benefits extend well beyond Hadjar’s individual results. But for sure, the trajectory is the best one we have had on that second car for a long time.” That final point may be the most encouraging of all for Red Bull. Red Bull no longer has to view its second car simply as Verstappen’s supporting act.