Mekies acknowledges Verstappen's frustration after British GP crash

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Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Mekies acknowledges Verstappen's frustration after British GP crash
Summary

Max Verstappen expressed anger over a late crash at the British Grand Prix, leaving him fuming. The Red Bull driver spun into the gravel at Stowe corner, just four laps from the finish, after suffering handling and power unit issues throughout the race. Team Principal Laurent Mekies conceded that Verstappen was 'right not to be happy' with the rear wing problems that caused both his crash at Silverstone and a recent incident in Austria. Mekies confirmed an evaluation of team strategies will take place to address the issues, as Verstappen had been running in P3 prior to the incident.

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  • Max Verstappen crashes into gravel at Silverstone, four laps from end.
  • Incidents tied to rear wing issues from previous race.
  • Verstappen expressed strong dissatisfaction post-race.
  • Laurent Mekies promises team will investigate the technical failures.
  • Verstappen was competing in P3 before late crash.
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Max Verstappen’s departure from the British GP after a spectacular spin into the Stowe corner gravel trap left the Dutch driver fuming.

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