Verstappen and Hadjar surprised by Red Bull's qualifying pace in Barcelona
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:28 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar expressed surprise at Red Bull's pace during qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. The drivers will start from the third row of the grid, with Verstappen qualifying fifth and Hadjar sixth. Both drivers noted improved performance, with Hadjar close to a podium spot. Verstappen highlighted issues in the final sector but indicated a promising overall pace. The race on Sunday is anticipated to involve complex strategies due to expected high temperatures and tire degradation.
- •Verstappen qualifies P5, Hadjar P6 for the Barcelona-Catalunya GP.
- •Both drivers find Red Bull's pace surprisingly strong in qualifying.
- •Hadjar missed P3 by less than one-tenth of a second.
- •High temperatures expected to affect race strategy.
- •Complex tire management anticipated during the race.
"Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar were left surprised by Red Bull's pace in Qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with the pair set to start from the third row of the grid.
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