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Max Verstappen demands improvements after Hungarian GP performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Max Verstappen demands improvements after Hungarian GP performance

Summary

Max Verstappen expressed frustration with Red Bull Racing after finishing second at the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 30, 2026. Despite the result, the four-time World Champion criticized the team's performance, emphasizing that podium finishes are insufficient for a team known for dominance. Verstappen revealed he encountered significant car balance issues during the race, stating he was shocked to secure a podium. He called for the team to refocus on engineering over public relations as they prepare for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

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By the Numbers

•Max Verstappen finished second at the Hungarian GP.
•He criticized Red Bull for insufficient performance improvements.
•Verstappen faced car balance issues during the race.
•The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort is next on the schedule.
•Verstappen urges a focus on winning, not PR.

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9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen Demands More After Hungarian GP: “We’re Here to Win”

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For a driver accustomed to shattering Formula 1 win records, fighting just to stand on the lower steps of the podium is never going to be enough. As Red Bull Racing continues to grapple with the realities of the new…
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