Max Verstappen criticizes Red Bull's tyre strategy after third in Austin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Max Verstappen expressed disappointment with Red Bull's performance at the United States Grand Prix, finishing third behind Kimi Antonelli. He highlighted issues with tyre choice, power unit consistency, and radio communication. Verstappen noted that the softer tyre compounds did not work well on the Circuit of the Americas, stating the team relied too much on past successful strategies. He acknowledged potential for a better result with a different approach but added there are lessons to learn from the race.
- •Verstappen finished third, 17.5 seconds behind Antonelli.
- •Red Bull relied on an ineffective two-stop strategy.
- •Team faced issues with tyre performance and power unit reliability.
- •Verstappen called the team's overall performance 'just a little average'.
- •They aim to analyze strategies before upcoming races.
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen admits Red Bull was “just a little average” in Austin
- 2:50 AMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen admits Red Bull was “just a little average” in Austin
"Despite finishing on the podium, Max Verstappen was disappointed after the United States Grand Prix. Talking after the race, the Dutchman said his Red Bull team was "just a little average" as he faced the wrong tyre choice, power unit problems as well as radio issues. The Dutchman finished third at the Circuit of the Americas, 17.5 seconds behind Kimi Antonelli, after winning the previous two ...Keep reading
"Max Verstappen has criticised Red Bull's tyre strategy and overall performance after finishing third at the United States Grand Prix
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 2:50 AMMax Verstappen admits Red Bull was “just a little average” in Austin
Max Verstappen has criticised Red Bull's tyre strategy and overall performance after finishing third at the United States Grand Prix
- Motorsport.comOct 28, 2026, 2:50 AMMax Verstappen admits Red Bull was “just a little average” in Austin
Despite finishing on the podium, Max Verstappen was disappointed after the United States Grand Prix. Talking after the race, the Dutchman said his Red Bull team was "just a little average" as he faced the wrong tyre choice, power unit problems as well as radio issues. The Dutchman finished third at the Circuit of the Americas, 17.5 seconds behind Kimi Antonelli, after winning the previous two ...Keep reading
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