Max Verstappen expresses doubts about Red Bull's competitiveness at Silverstone
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:21 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Max Verstappen encounters difficulties during qualifying for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 5, 2026. A power unit issue hampered his performance, and he stated that Red Bull lacks the pace to compete at the top levels of Formula 1. This follows a second-place finish in Austria the previous week, raising concerns about the team's ability to regain competitiveness. Verstappen's comments reflect increasing frustration with the team's ongoing struggles, suggesting that the situation may worsen if performance does not improve.
- •Verstappen struggled with a power unit issue during qualifying.
- •He expressed doubts about Red Bull's pace in the championship.
- •This follows a second-place finish in Austria last week.
- •Qualifying took place on July 5, 2026, at Silverstone.
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"One week after finishing second in Austria – where Max Verstappen might even have been able to win with a different strategy – the picture looks considerably bleaker this weekend. During qualifying at Silverstone, Verstappen was hampered by a power unit issue, but even without that problem he believes Red Bull simply lacks the pace to compete at the front as he could only lift the RB22 to ...Keep reading
"One week after finishing second in Austria – where Max Verstappen might even have been able to win with a different strategy – the picture looks considerably bleaker this weekend. During qualifying at Silverstone, Verstappen was hampered by a power unit issue, but even without that problem he believes Red Bull simply lacks the pace to compete at the front as he could only lift the RB22 to ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 5, 2026, 8:21 AM“They shouldn't ask me that anymore” – Why Verstappen doesn't believe in another Red Bull comeback
One week after finishing second in Austria – where Max Verstappen might even have been able to win with a different strategy – the picture looks considerably bleaker this weekend. During qualifying at Silverstone, Verstappen was hampered by a power unit issue, but even without that problem he believes Red Bull simply lacks the pace to compete at the front as he could only lift the RB22 to ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 5, 2026, 8:17 AM"Maybe I've hit a black cat" – Max Verstappen can't believe Red Bull's bad luck in F1 2026
One week after finishing second in Austria – where Max Verstappen might even have been able to win with a different strategy – the picture looks considerably bleaker this weekend. During qualifying at Silverstone, Verstappen was hampered by a power unit issue, but even without that problem he believes Red Bull simply lacks the pace to compete at the front as he could only lift the RB22 to ...Keep reading
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