Red Bull already weighing early switch to 2027 carRed Bull is already considering an earlier-than-usual shift towards its 2027 car as Max Verstappen continues to expose the weaknesses of the current package. De Telegraaf journalist Erik van Haren observed: Red Bull owes Max Verstappen a huge thank you for still driving for that team. Team principal Laurent Mekies admitted Red Bull may soon have to reduce development of the current car. Mekies said Red Bull has already introduced an unusually large number of upgrades in an attempt to recover from its poor start. The former Ferrari engineer also admitted Red Bull has struggled with an excessively narrow operating window for several seasons.