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Red Bull secures first double podium after Verstappen's qualifying issue

Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:54 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Red Bull secures first double podium after Verstappen's qualifying issue

Summary

At the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Red Bull achieved its first double podium finish after overcoming a qualifying issue with Max Verstappen's car. Following repairs to his internal combustion engine, Verstappen, who initially qualified eighth, showcased competitive performance alongside teammate Isack Hadjar. This strong finish underscores daily assessments of Red Bull's power unit capabilities and contributes to team momentum moving forward.

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Key Details

•Red Bull finished with both drivers in top positions at the Azerbaijan GP.
•Max Verstappen recovered from an eighth-place starting position.
•The team addressed engine issues prior to the race successfully.
•Isack Hadjar also contributed to the team's podium success.
•This achievement highlights Red Bull's competitiveness in the current season.

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Red Bull might consider the FIA’s assessment that it has the strongest power unit as a blessing and a curse, but at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix it was key to its first double Formula 1 podium. After fixing Max Verstappen’s ill-behaving internal combustion engine after qualifying, an issue that triggered his painful Q3 which left him eighth on the grid, both he and team-mate Isack Hadjar ...Keep reading
— Autosport

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