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Max Verstappen secures second place at Hungarian Grand Prix despite car damage

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:38 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Max Verstappen secures second place at Hungarian Grand Prix despite car damage

Summary

Max Verstappen achieved a surprising second-place finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix held on July 26, 2026. Despite a damaged Red Bull car and ongoing mechanical issues throughout the season, Verstappen managed to claim his fourth podium of the year. This result was unexpected given Red Bull's struggles leading into the race weekend. Following the race, Verstappen expressed disbelief at securing such a position amidst the challenges faced by his team.

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Key Details

•Hungarian Grand Prix took place on July 26, 2026.
•Verstappen noted repeated issues with the Red Bull car this season.
•This marks Verstappen's fourth podium finish of 2026.
•He expressed shock at finishing in second place.

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5:38 PMMotorsport.com — "How the hell did I end up here?" – Max Verstappen "shocked" by second place in damaged Red Bull F1 car

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After Max Verstappen revealed in the paddock on Saturday that Red Bull seems to encounter new problems every Formula 1 grand prix weekend, Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix turned out far better than expected. Verstappen secured his fourth podium finish of the season at the circuit near Budapest, although given Red Bull's struggles he never thought that would be possible. Read ...Keep reading
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