Pierre Wache: 'A more challenging day today'

Published on 24 July 2026 by Johan Peeters

Pierre Waché, Technical Director of Oracle Red Bull Racing, reflects on Friday’s free practice sessions for the Hungarian Grand Prix: "A more challenging day today. The grip is very low, it’s dusty and very bumpy. The massive change in the wind in the afternoon made it even more complicated and it was a tough session for the drivers. We have to run the car quite stiff here and that leads to a similar feeling to the ground effect cars of the last generation.

“The drivers were not happy with the balance; we are not where we want to be yet and it’s clear that we are not yet quick enough. When the cars are on the edge, like they are for everyone, then the smallest perturbation can upset things. On a more positive note, we ran the new iteration of the rear wing here all day without any issue. We have a lot of work to do tonight, but we already know where we can improve. We will go step by step and see where we get to tomorrow in FP3. I think the wind will once again make things challenging for everyone, so adapting to the conditions will be key."