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Max Verstappen struggles during qualifying for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:53 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Max Verstappen struggles during qualifying for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix

Summary

Max Verstappen faced significant challenges in qualifying for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, finishing sixth with a lap time of 1:17.725. His performance was hampered by mechanical grip issues that led to a spin on his final lap. Verstappen expressed frustration over his car's aerodynamics, calling it 'undrivable', while Red Bull's Team Principal Laurent Mekies acknowledged the setup problems. With Verstappen starting from the third row and teammate Isack Hadjar just behind in eighth, the team faces hurdles ahead of Sunday’s race amid strong competition from McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes.

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By the Numbers

•Lando Norris secured pole position for the race.
•Red Bull's struggles became evident with Verstappen's spin during Q3.
•Verstappen described the car's performance as a 'joke'.
•Isack Hadjar qualified in eighth place, behind Verstappen.
•The team must rely on strategy for the race due to setup limitations.

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3:53 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen Slams Red Bull Setup as a “Joke” After Frustrating Q3

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While reigning 2025 World Champion Lando Norris surged to pole position during Saturday’s qualifying session for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen found himself fighting a losing battle against his own car. The four-time world champion could only muster…
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