マックス・フェルスタッペンは、カナダGPの週末にレッドブルのマシンの乗り心地の問題が続いていることを強調した。彼は、モナコの路面の凹凸が激しいため、新しい背中を注文しなければならないかもしれないと冗談を飛ばした。
カナダGPの期間中、フェルスタッペンはオランダのメディアに対し、マシンの設計思想とセッティングにより、凹凸の激しいコースはレッドブルにとって依然として困難であると語った。彼は、新規定導入後もこの問題が続いていることを指摘し、マイアミでは改善が見られたものの、依然として理想的な状態ではないと述べた。
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Max Verstappen voiced strong dissatisfaction with Formula 1's 2026 regulations following a frustrating weekend at the Chinese Grand Prix, likening the racing to 'Mario Kart.' The Red Bull driver battled midfield cars before retiring mid-race. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff attributed some of Verstappen's complaints to his team's car issues.
Red Bull Racing secured its first podium of the season at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. The result followed a challenging qualifying session where Max Verstappen placed sixth and voiced concerns over the team's set-up decisions.
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Max Verstappen has revealed that Red Bull discussed his public criticism after the Canadian Grand Prix internally and took a lesson from it ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Sky Sports' Martin Brundle has warned Red Bull of a tough task retaining Max Verstappen if the team's 2026 car struggles, building on the driver's prior criticisms of the new regulations and hints at an early exit. With big updates incoming at the Miami Grand Prix, Brundle stresses the need for competitiveness.
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Max Verstappen described Red Bull's performance on Friday at the Chinese Grand Prix as a disaster after qualifying eighth for the Shanghai sprint race. The four-time world champion was significantly off the pace set by Mercedes' George Russell, losing over 1.7 seconds in sprint qualifying. Verstappen highlighted issues with grip and balance in his RB22 car.
Red Bull Racing has apologized to Max Verstappen for not resolving a steering issue on the RB22 car sooner. The team identified and fixed the problem after the Miami Grand Prix, where Verstappen finished fifth following an opening-lap spin. Technical director Pierre Wache explained the complexity in pinpointing and addressing the root cause.
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Red Bull has identified the engine issue that ended Max Verstappen's Monaco Grand Prix on the opening lap. Team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed the problem developed during the formation lap and noted that a power unit change had already been planned.