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Naomi Schiff warns Red Bull drivers about F1 struggles after US GP

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 10:06 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Naomi Schiff warns Red Bull drivers about F1 struggles after US GP

Summary

Broadcaster Naomi Schiff cautioned that Red Bull's narrow car setup could affect Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar during their 2026 Formula 1 campaigns. Both drivers faced difficulties at the United States Grand Prix, with Hadjar experiencing a launch issue that called for a clutch redesign, while Verstappen struggled with electrical deployment out of Turn 1. These setbacks occurred early in the race and could have implications for future performance as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Naomi Schiff highlighted issues with Red Bull's car setup.
•Max Verstappen faced electrical deployment problems at US GP.
•Isack Hadjar's race was affected by launch issues.
•Red Bull drivers are evaluating changes for upcoming races.

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10:06 PMMotorsport.com — Naomi Schiff warns Red Bull over "knife's edge" F1 car after US GP struggles
10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Naomi Schiff warns Red Bull over "knife's edge" F1 car after US GP struggles

What they're saying

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Broadcaster Naomi Schiff has warned that Red Bull's narrow set-up window could be compromising Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar's 2026 Formula 1 campaigns. At the United States Grand Prix, both drivers' races were derailed in the opening stages. Hadjar suffered a launch issue that prompted him to demand a clutch redesign, while Verstappen lacked electrical deployment out of Turn 1, which ...Keep reading
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