Max Verstappen praises Red Bull's progress at Austrian Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Max Verstappen expressed satisfaction with Red Bull's performance during the Austrian Grand Prix on June 28, 2026. He noted that despite facing car issues mid-race, Red Bull showed significant competitiveness with a revised RB22. Verstappen was optimistic about the potential to challenge for the win, but those mechanical problems hindered his efforts to contend with George Russell. The team aimed to build on this progress in future races as they strive for top performance throughout the season.
- •Verstappen struggled with mid-race car issues.
- •Red Bull was more competitive at their home race in Austria.
- •The revised RB22 allowed for better racing capability.
- •Verstappen was on track to challenge for victory.
- •Future races will be critical for Red Bull's championship aspirations.
- 5:17 PMMotorsport.com — Toto Wolff points to Max Verstappen factor behind Red Bull's Austria pace
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- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen hails Red Bull's Austria progress, rues mid-race car issues
"Max Verstappen came as close as ever to his first win of the season in Austria. The Red Bull driver, having started fifth in Spielberg, emerged as George Russell's main pursuer during the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix and finished just over 1.6s behind. Red Bull brought a major upgrade to Austria in an attempt to close the gap to Mercedes and Ferrari, the two teams that appeared to have held ...Keep reading
"Red Bull's Max Verstappen says it was satisfying to finally be in the hunt for victory at Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix, as he detailed the car issues that prevented him from taking the fight to winner George Russell. In a heavily revised Red Bull RB22, Verstappen and his team cut a much more competitive figure at the team's home race in Austria, with the four-time world champion on course ...Keep reading
"Max Verstappen says a car issue prevented him from mounting a proper challenge for victory against George Russell in Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 28, 2026, 5:17 PMToto Wolff points to Max Verstappen factor behind Red Bull's Austria pace
Max Verstappen came as close as ever to his first win of the season in Austria. The Red Bull driver, having started fifth in Spielberg, emerged as George Russell's main pursuer during the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix and finished just over 1.6s behind. Red Bull brought a major upgrade to Austria in an attempt to close the gap to Mercedes and Ferrari, the two teams that appeared to have held ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 28, 2026, 4:28 PMMax Verstappen hails Red Bull's Austria progress, rues mid-race car issues
Red Bull's Max Verstappen says it was satisfying to finally be in the hunt for victory at Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix, as he detailed the car issues that prevented him from taking the fight to winner George Russell. In a heavily revised Red Bull RB22, Verstappen and his team cut a much more competitive figure at the team's home race in Austria, with the four-time world champion on course ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 4:28 PMMax Verstappen hails Red Bull's Austria progress, rues mid-race car issues
Max Verstappen says a car issue prevented him from mounting a proper challenge for victory against George Russell in Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix
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