Racing Bulls Team Principal Alan Permane has detailed the team's unusual upgrade strategy for the upcoming Formula 1 races in Miami and Imola. The plan comes during an atypical gap in the calendar, with no races scheduled for April 2026 following the season-opening events in Australia and China.
Permane described the situation as "strange," noting that the team is using the extended break to prepare significant car updates. "We have a decent upgrade coming for Miami and then another one for Imola," he stated, confirming a split development approach across the two May events.
The team's focus is on improving the VCARB 02's performance, with upgrades targeted at both aerodynamic efficiency and mechanical components. This scheduling is a strategic response to the compressed early-season calendar, which saw the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix not feature in their traditional early slots for the 2026 season.
The next round of the championship is the Miami Grand Prix, scheduled for May 3, 2026, followed by the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on May 17.
