Verstappen complains about engine issues during British GP qualifying
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:44 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Max Verstappen expressed concerns over unusual engine behavior on his RB22 during qualifying for the British Grand Prix on July 4, 2026. He currently sits in fifth place, trailing his teammate who recorded the fastest time in Q1. Verstappen reported, "This engine is not responding normal" over the team radio, later describing the situation as a "disaster". His qualifying session is still ongoing as he awaits the final results.
- •Verstappen qualifying fifth after Q1 at the British Grand Prix.
- •Teammate leads after setting the fastest time in the opening session.
- •Verstappen reported engine difficulties during the session.
- •He described the situation as a "disaster" on team radio.
- 3:44 PMYahoo Sports — Verstappen reports unusual engine behaviour: 'This engine is not responding normal'
"Max Verstappen complained over the team radio about unusual engine behaviour on his RB22 during British Grand Prix qualifying. The Dutchman currently sits fifth behind his team-mate, who had also come out on top in Q1 by setting the fastest time of the opening session.
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