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Red Bull benchmark, says Wolff

Max Verstappen accuses Toto Wolff of F1 'diversion tactics'

Max Verstappen has accused Toto Wolff of "diversion tactics" after the Mercedes team boss talked up the performance of Red Bull's new car and power unit during this week's preseason test in Bahrain.

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Max Verstappen accuses Toto Wolff of 'diversion tactics' over Red Bull RB22 speed

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Max Verstappen issues Toto Wolff accusation as Red Bull ace replies to bold comments

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Mercedes' Antonelli fastest in Bahrain testing

After the first day of testing in Bahrain on Wednesday, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff felt Red Bull, with their new engine developed in partnership with Ford, have "set the benchmark" for the new season.

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I agree with Max Verstappen – F1 risks fans turning off with these new rules

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Lando Norris: McLaren driver says Ferrari, Red Bull are ahead of F1 world champions so far in pre-season testing

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F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain - day two

Charles Leclerc put his Ferrari top of the timesheets early doors with a 1:34.273 on the C3 compound.

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Leclerc leads Norris in 2nd day of Formula 1’s preseason testing in Bahrain

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Max Verstappen unlocking 'really noticeable' skill in new car as rivals sent stark warning

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F1 News Today: Max Verstappen leaves testing early as team boss reveals worrying Red Bull truth

Mercedes F1 driver George Russell had admitted that the advantage on display from Red Bull at the 2026 pre-season test events has given him a reality check about the season ahead.

Toto Wolff claims Red Bull have ‘one-second’ advantage

Toto Wolff has installed Red Bull as the new “benchmark” team for 2026, claiming Max Verstappen was able to go “a-second-a-lap” faster than everyone else on the straights on the opening morning of testing in Bahrain on Tuesday.

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Toto Wolff reveals Mercedes-AMG influence on NLS date switch to open door for Max Verstappen

Toto Wolff has revealed that Mercedes-AMG helped push to move the Nürburgring 24 Hours preparation race dates so Max Verstappen can compete

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Toto Wolff: Red Bull, not Mercedes, the F1 2026 benchmark

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes Red Bull has set the early benchmark for power unit performance under Formula 1's new regulations.

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Verstappen responds to Wolff: Is Red Bull really the benchmark this season?

Max Verstappen has responded to Toto Wolff’s praise for the RB22. The Dutchman doesn’t want to celebrate too soon. Verstappen told GPblog: “Let’s look back at the last 10 years of winter testing — I don’t think you can say who is going to be world champion on day one,