Red Bull investigates Verstappen’s rear wing issues ahead of Spa
Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:34 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Max Verstappen's recent crashes at the Spielberg and Silverstone Grand Prix have brought attention to issues with Red Bull's rear wing. Verstappen emphasized that while both accidents resulted from rear wing problems, they were caused by different faults. Following the Silverstone incident, Red Bull's investigation is focused on ensuring safety ahead of the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, where decisions about the use of the rotating wing will be made. Team officials stress that safety is the priority, with all options for the wing's design currently under review.
- •Verstappen crashed due to rear wing issues at back-to-back races.
- •Red Bull acknowledges different faults led to each incident.
- •Safety concerns are heightened ahead of the fast Spa circuit.
- •Team officials are considering all options regarding the rear wing's design.
- •McLaren has postponed the use of its own rotating rear wing until tested.
- 9:34 AMAutosport — Red Bull investigates Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa
- 9:31 AMMotorsport.com — Red Bull investigates Max Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Red Bull investigates Max Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa
"For the second consecutive race weekend, Max Verstappen crashed due to an issue with Red Bull's rear wing, although the four-time world champion immediately stressed that the two failures were caused by different problems. "A different fault, let's say, but the same outcome," Verstappen explained. After the crash in Spielberg, where Verstappen went off at the end of Q3, Red Bull said it ...Keep reading
"For the second consecutive race weekend, Max Verstappen crashed due to an issue with Red Bull's rear wing, although the four-time world champion immediately stressed that the two failures were caused by different problems. "A different fault, let's say, but the same outcome," Verstappen explained. After the crash in Spielberg, where Verstappen went off at the end of Q3, Red Bull said it ...Keep reading
"Mekies says Red Bull will leave "no stone unturned" in its investigation of Verstappen's Silverstone crash, with all options regarding the rotating rear wing on the table
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External links- AutosportJul 7, 2026, 9:34 AMRed Bull investigates Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa
For the second consecutive race weekend, Max Verstappen crashed due to an issue with Red Bull's rear wing, although the four-time world champion immediately stressed that the two failures were caused by different problems. "A different fault, let's say, but the same outcome," Verstappen explained. After the crash in Spielberg, where Verstappen went off at the end of Q3, Red Bull said it ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 7, 2026, 9:31 AMRed Bull investigates Max Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa
For the second consecutive race weekend, Max Verstappen crashed due to an issue with Red Bull's rear wing, although the four-time world champion immediately stressed that the two failures were caused by different problems. "A different fault, let's say, but the same outcome," Verstappen explained. After the crash in Spielberg, where Verstappen went off at the end of Q3, Red Bull said it ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 9:31 AMRed Bull investigates Max Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa
Mekies says Red Bull will leave "no stone unturned" in its investigation of Verstappen's Silverstone crash, with all options regarding the rotating rear wing on the table
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