Verstappen criticizes Red Bull car after crash during British Grand Prix
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Max Verstappen expressed frustration over a 'dangerous' fault with his Red Bull car following a crash at the British Grand Prix on July 8, 2026. He noted similarities between this incident and his earlier crash during qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix. Verstappen attributed the accidents to a rear wing malfunction that impacted downforce, increasing safety concerns at high-speed corners. Despite being on track for a podium finish, Verstappen indicated that luck played a role, as he navigated through issues faced by other competitors. Speculation about his future with the team continues, fueled by supposed discussions with McLaren last month.
- •Verstappen crashed while on course for a podium at Silverstone.
- •He cited rear wing issues as primary cause of his crash.
- •The incident closely mirrored his crash from the Austrian GP qualifying.
- •Verstappen acknowledged factors that aided his position during the race.
- •Speculation about his McLaren talks adds context to his frustrations.
"Max Verstappen said a fault with his Red Bull car that caused him to crash out of the British Grand Prix is "dangerous" and that he is getting "really fed up" with the issue.
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