Max Verstappen discusses upcoming races and future team direction
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 5:17 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Max Verstappen addressed the upcoming Formula 1 races while discussing the shift in Red Bull's team dynamics following Gianpiero Lambiase's departure. There are two missing victories for Verstappen: the Madring and the Marina Bay Street Circuit, with Singapore posing challenges for Red Bull historically. In 2026, Verstappen showcased dominance in various races, indicating a potential change in team performance. The team is now preparing for future events and the integration of a successor for Lambiase.
- •Verstappen has yet to win at the Madring and Marina Bay Street Circuit.
- •Singapore has been a challenge for Red Bull in past seasons.
- •Verstappen experienced a dominant season in 2026.
- •Red Bull is planning for races with Lambiase's successor.
- •Team dynamics are shifting as Red Bull adjusts for upcoming challenges.
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"There were still two races on the current Formula 1 calendar missing from Max Verstappen's list of victories: the Madring and the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Given that F1 only visited the street circuit in Madrid for the first time this year, that is understandable, but Singapore has proved to be Red Bull's Achilles' heel for years. Until this season. In 2026, Verstappen was dominant in ...Keep reading
"There were still two races on the current Formula 1 calendar missing from Max Verstappen's list of victories: the Madring and the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Given that F1 only visited the street circuit in Madrid for the first time this year, that is understandable, but Singapore has proved to be Red Bull's Achilles' heel for years. Until this season. In 2026, Verstappen was dominant in ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportOct 11, 2026, 5:30 PMVerstappen jokes about coded messages as Red Bull phases in Lambiase’s successor
There were still two races on the current Formula 1 calendar missing from Max Verstappen's list of victories: the Madring and the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Given that F1 only visited the street circuit in Madrid for the first time this year, that is understandable, but Singapore has proved to be Red Bull's Achilles' heel for years. Until this season. In 2026, Verstappen was dominant in ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 11, 2026, 5:17 PMMax Verstappen jokes about coded messages as Red Bull plans first races for Gianpiero Lambiase’s successor
There were still two races on the current Formula 1 calendar missing from Max Verstappen's list of victories: the Madring and the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Given that F1 only visited the street circuit in Madrid for the first time this year, that is understandable, but Singapore has proved to be Red Bull's Achilles' heel for years. Until this season. In 2026, Verstappen was dominant in ...Keep reading
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