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Max Verstappen claims Red Bull is F1's fourth team after Barcelona race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:17 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Max Verstappen claims Red Bull is F1's fourth team after Barcelona race

Summary

Max Verstappen finished P4 in the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, 40 seconds behind race winner Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari. After the race, Verstappen candidly stated that Red Bull Racing is currently the fourth team in Formula 1, acknowledging significant performance issues. He noted difficulty in driving the car, attributing it to a lack of pace and chassis inconsistencies. Verstappen’s teammate, Isack Hadjar, experiences similar challenges, indicating broader issues within the team’s setup. Red Bull’s engineers face pressure to develop improvements as they continue the European leg of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Verstappen finishes P4, 40 seconds behind Hamilton in Barcelona.
•Admits Red Bull is currently the fourth team in F1 standings.
•Highlights driving difficulties due to chassis inconsistencies.
•Teammate Hadjar also struggles with the car's performance.
•Red Bull seeks urgent upgrades amidst a challenging season.

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4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen Admits Red Bull Is Now F1’s “Fourth Team” After Lonely Barcelona Reality Check

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The 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix delivered a historic victory for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari, but further down the track, a much grimmer reality was settling in for Red Bull Racing. For the first time in the ground-effect aerodynamic era, Max…
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