Red Bull struggles with car balance during Hungarian GP practice sessions
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
During practice for the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix, Red Bull's drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar faced significant challenges, finishing behind the pace-setters. Red Bull's technical director Pierre Wache noted issues with car balance and grip on the bumpy track surface. Verstappen expressed dissatisfaction with his seating and downshift performance, while Hadjar described the conditions as some of the toughest experienced this season. Red Bull plans to make adjustments ahead of the qualifying session on Saturday based on feedback and conditions.
- •Verstappen finished nearly seven tenths behind Lewis Hamilton in practice.
- •Both drivers reported dissatisfaction with the RB22's car balance and track grip.
- •Red Bull's technical director acknowledged ongoing issues with bumps and kerbs.
- •Hadjar described Friday's practice as one of the toughest of the season.
- •Red Bull will evaluate car setup further in preparation for qualifying.
- 6:42 PMMotorsport.com — Red Bull: "No miracles" for Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar after "a lot of complaints" in Hungarian GP practice
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Red Bull: "No miracles" for Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar after "a lot of complaints" in Hungarian GP practice
"Heading into the weekend, Red Bull had hoped the Hungaroring would offer a better opportunity than Silverstone and Spa, as the shortcomings on the electrical side of the power unit are exposed to a lesser extent at the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix venue. Friday's practice sessions, however, proved to be challenging. That was partly due to the condition of the track surface, but both Red Bull ...Keep reading
"Technical director Pierre Wache concluded that Red Bull is "clearly too slow" in F1 Hungarian GP practice and is struggling with the car’s balance. The revised Macarena wing is working as intended
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 6:42 PMRed Bull: "No miracles" for Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar after "a lot of complaints" in Hungarian GP practice
Heading into the weekend, Red Bull had hoped the Hungaroring would offer a better opportunity than Silverstone and Spa, as the shortcomings on the electrical side of the power unit are exposed to a lesser extent at the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix venue. Friday's practice sessions, however, proved to be challenging. That was partly due to the condition of the track surface, but both Red Bull ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 6:42 PMRed Bull: "No miracles" for Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar after "a lot of complaints" in Hungarian GP practice
Technical director Pierre Wache concluded that Red Bull is "clearly too slow" in F1 Hungarian GP practice and is struggling with the car’s balance. The revised Macarena wing is working as intended
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