Guenther Steiner expects Max Verstappen winless in 2026 F1 season
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Guenther Steiner, former Haas F1 team principal, predicts that Max Verstappen will not secure any wins during the 2026 Formula 1 season. As of now, Verstappen is sixth in the standings with 145 points, significantly trailing leader Kimi Antonelli by 147 points. Steiner cites Red Bull's competitive drawbacks and views both Mercedes and McLaren as superior. Verstappen's best results thus far this season include three second-place finishes. The next race is the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, scheduled for September 24-26 at the Baku City Circuit.
- •Guenther Steiner predicts Verstappen will not win in 2026.
- •Currently, Verstappen is sixth in the championship standings.
- •He has 145 points, 147 behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
- •Verstappen's season highlights include second place finishes at three races.
- •The next F1 event is the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 24-26.
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"Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes four-time champion Max Verstappen will fail to win a single grand prix during the 2026 F1 season, arguing that Red Bull's package is not competitive enough. Verstappen currently sits sixth in the standings with 145 points, 147 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. The Dutchman's best results so far this year have been ...Keep reading
"Guenther Steiner has predicted Max Verstappen will end the 2026 Formula 1 season without a win
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 21, 2026, 2:00 PMGuenther Steiner predicts Max Verstappen will go winless in 2026 F1 season
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes four-time champion Max Verstappen will fail to win a single grand prix during the 2026 F1 season, arguing that Red Bull's package is not competitive enough. Verstappen currently sits sixth in the standings with 145 points, 147 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. The Dutchman's best results so far this year have been ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 2:00 PMGuenther Steiner predicts Max Verstappen will go winless in 2026 F1 season
Guenther Steiner has predicted Max Verstappen will end the 2026 Formula 1 season without a win
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