Max Verstappen addresses Red Bull's setup issues after Canada GP qualifying
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:27 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Max Verstappen publicly criticized Red Bull's setup choices after qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix on June 4, expressing frustration that his feedback was not followed. He stated that he allowed the team to try their preferred direction to demonstrate it would not be effective. Verstappen indicated that lessons have been learned from this experience, and internal discussions have taken place regarding future races. He aims to keep the team sharp while addressing these challenges. Looking ahead to the Monaco Grand Prix, he anticipates difficulties but hopes the issues will lead to improvements in the car's performance.
- •Verstappen criticized Red Bull for not following his setup feedback.
- •He acknowledged that the team's approach in Canada was not effective.
- •Internal discussions have occurred to address the issues.
- •Verstappen expects a challenging weekend in Monaco.
- •Red Bull is still working towards securing their first podium of the year.
- 7:27 AMAutosport — The 'lessons learned' at Red Bull after Verstappen Canada GP criticism
- 7:24 AMYahoo Sports — "Lesson learned” – The real reason Max Verstappen criticised Red Bull in Canada
- 7:24 AMMotorsport.com — "Lesson learned” – The real reason Max Verstappen criticised Red Bull in Canada
"After qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen raised eyebrows by publicly stating that Red Bull had not followed his set-up feedback. The four-time world champion explained that he had ultimately gone along with the team’s preferred direction, partly to show that it would not work. “I’ve pointed it out so many times already, but sometimes you just have to let them feel for ...Keep reading
"After qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen raised eyebrows by publicly stating that Red Bull had not followed his set-up feedback. The four-time world champion explained that he had ultimately gone along with the team’s preferred direction, partly to show that it would not work. “I’ve pointed it out so many times already, but sometimes you just have to let them feel for ...Keep reading
"Verstappen says he mainly wanted to keep the team sharp, adding that lessons were learned in Montreal and that Red Bull generally listens well to his feedback
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External links- AutosportJun 5, 2026, 7:27 AMThe 'lessons learned' at Red Bull after Verstappen Canada GP criticism
After qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen raised eyebrows by publicly stating that Red Bull had not followed his set-up feedback. The four-time world champion explained that he had ultimately gone along with the team’s preferred direction, partly to show that it would not work. “I’ve pointed it out so many times already, but sometimes you just have to let them feel for ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 7:24 AM"Lesson learned” – The real reason Max Verstappen criticised Red Bull in Canada
Verstappen says he mainly wanted to keep the team sharp, adding that lessons were learned in Montreal and that Red Bull generally listens well to his feedback
- Motorsport.comJun 5, 2026, 7:24 AM"Lesson learned” – The real reason Max Verstappen criticised Red Bull in Canada
After qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen raised eyebrows by publicly stating that Red Bull had not followed his set-up feedback. The four-time world champion explained that he had ultimately gone along with the team’s preferred direction, partly to show that it would not work. “I’ve pointed it out so many times already, but sometimes you just have to let them feel for ...Keep reading
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