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Verstappen calls Monza predictions 'impossible' after Zandvoort struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 9:01 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Verstappen calls Monza predictions 'impossible' after Zandvoort struggles

Summary

Max Verstappen expressed uncertainty about Red Bull Racing's prospects for the upcoming Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Following a challenging performance at the Dutch Grand Prix, where he crashed due to a rare mistake, Verstappen noted the difficulties faced by his team. Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies acknowledged setbacks at Zandvoort, indicating the team needs to regroup before Monza. The future performance of the team remains unpredictable, especially given recent competition upgrades.

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By the Numbers

•Verstappen crashed out during the Dutch Grand Prix.
•He described predicting Monza's outcome as 'impossible'.
•Red Bull faced performance challenges compared to previous races.
•Mekies stated the team must analyze weaknesses before Monza.
•Zandvoort results indicated potential upgrades by competitors.

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9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen finds Monza 'impossible' to predict: 'But that would be nice'

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Max Verstappen thinks it is difficult to know where Red Bull Racing will stand compared to its rivals at the Italian Grand Prix. The four-time world champion had a Sunday to forget at his final Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix for the foreseeable future.
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