Pierre Wache admits Red Bull keep running into the ‘same problems’ that can’t be solved until 2027

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Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache has admitted that they keep running into the ‘same problems’ that are unlikely to be solved until next year.

It has been a tough start to the 2026 Formula 1 season for Red Bull as they currently sit fourth in the world championship standings behind rivals McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes.

The RB22 has proved to be problematic, with Max Verstappen previously describing it as ‘undriveable’. Meanwhile, Isack Hadjar has labelled the car’s chassis as ‘terrible’. 

However, things looked much better in Miami, as the upgrades allowed Verstappen to challenge at the front of the grid, eventually finishing the Grand Prix in fifth place.

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Pierre Wache admits Red Bull keep running into the ‘same problems’

Despite the much-needed upturn in form, Red Bull technical director Wache has admitted that they are still dealing with the ‘same problems’ that might not be solved until 2027. 

The Frenchman alluded to the fact that Red Bull’s wind tunnel’s correlation is still a little off, which is something they can’t fix until the brand new facility becomes available next year.

As reported by Motorsport Italia, Wache said: “The correlation has been a little better lately, but we’re still working with the same tools, and we’re still having the same problems.

“We’re trying to maximise what we have, and as for the rest, we’ll see. But we have a new wind tunnel arriving soon, and I hope it will allow us to take another step forward.

“We hope it can already be up and running and ready for use at the beginning of next year.”

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Speaking to The Guardian last month, Mekies said: “The fact that we have this wind tunnel coming some time next year also puts you at a completely different level.

“So it’s true that the opposition may have shot ahead compared to us in some respects but globally, in terms of the legs of the project, it put us into an incredible position.”