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Story summary
- During winter testing in Bahrain for the 2026 Formula 1 season, Toto Wolff (Mercedes F1) called Red Bull Racing the benchmark.
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) suggested they are sandbagging.
- Red Bull's Technical Director Pierre Wache acknowledged traction challenges while praising power unit.
- Red Bull Powertrains (RBPT) engine impressed during testing, completing 100+ laps without issues.
- Wolff said Red Bull's energy deployment gives them an advantage Mercedes cannot yet match.
