Max Verstappen doubts Red Bull can recover in 2026 F1 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:17 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Max Verstappen expressed concerns about Red Bull's chances of reviving its performance in the 2026 F1 season. After qualifying seventh at Silverstone, Verstappen mentioned difficulties with power unit issues and car balance. He anticipates further challenges at Spa-Francorchamps and Monza, noting the team's struggles on energy-starved circuits. Following a series of mishaps this season, Verstappen remarked on the unusual bad luck affecting Red Bull and his own racing experiences. Despite recent performance struggles, he acknowledges it is less impactful since he is not in the title race.
- •Verstappen qualified seventh at Silverstone due to power unit issues.
- •He anticipates difficulties ahead at Spa-Francorchamps and Monza.
- •Verstappen noted Red Bull's struggles on energy-starved circuits.
- •He described the team's bad luck as reminiscent of hitting a black cat.
- •Verstappen claimed the cost cap limits the team's ability to improve the car.
- 8:17 AMYahoo Sports — "Maybe I've hit a black cat" – Max Verstappen can't believe Red Bull's bad luck in F1 2026
"Max Verstappen believes it will be extremely difficult for Red Bull to turn its 2026 F1 season around. Beyond Silverstone, he also expects the team to struggle at Spa-Francorchamps and Monza
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