Verstappen critiques Red Bull’s qualifying pace in Hungary
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:56 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Max Verstappen expressed frustration after qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, describing Red Bull's performance as "really crazy" and "a joke" compared to its rivals. His comments highlight the team's struggle to keep up with competition during qualifying. The session took place on July 25, 2026, as teams prepared for the race. Verstappen’s remarks may signal concerns about Red Bull's competitiveness moving forward in the season.
- •Max Verstappen questions Red Bull's pace during Hungary qualifying
- •Rival teams appear to be significantly faster
- •Session held on July 25, 2026
- •Verstappen's comments reflect team challenges
- •Focus now shifts to improving performance for the race
- 5:41 PMESPN F1 — Verstappen: RB pace 'a joke' after Hungary qualy
"Max Verstappen said it was "really crazy" and "a joke" to see just how far Red Bull's car was off the pace of its rivals in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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