Red Bull defends no team orders as Hadjar denied Verstappen pass in Baku

First reported 1 day, 10 hours ago · latest 8 hours ago

Red Bull defended its decision not to let Isack Hadjar pass Max Verstappen in Baku, costing a potential first 2026 victory. Hadjar returned from injury to claim a podium, with team principal Mekies backing the no-orders approach.

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How the sources differ

Racer focuses on Hadjar's clarity on Red Bull's development, Formula1.com analyses his comeback driving, PlanetF1 leads on the team orders flashpoint, and F1i covers Mekies' defence of the no-orders strategy.

Recommended first read: PlanetF1 provides the most direct coverage of the central team orders incident, with an image, and is not paywalled.

Red Bull defends no team orders as Hadjar denied Verstappen pass in Baku

How the sources differ

Coverage

Time off gives Hadjar clarity over Red Bull's development progress

How Hadjar cleverly handled his comeback to claim a podium in Baku

Red Bull responds to Hadjar team orders flashpoint in Baku

Mekies defends Red Bull’s no-orders approach in Baku