Verstappen qualifies seventh in Dutch GP after facing car limitations
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Max Verstappen qualified seventh for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, struggling with car limitations during the session. The Red Bull driver mentioned he didn't feel he left anything on the table, expressing disappointment over the gap to front-runners McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari. His teammate Liam Lawson qualified eighth, noting improvements from the previous day. Both drivers aim to secure strong results in the race. Lawson emphasized the importance of maintaining their positions in the race and continuing to learn from the experience.
- •Verstappen qualifies seventh in Dutch GP at Zandvoort.
- •Car limitations hindered his performance during qualifying.
- •Lawson qualifies eighth, improving from the previous day.
- •Both Red Bull drivers focus on race strategy and performance.
- •Race day offers opportunities for both drivers to advance.
"Seventh place was not what Max Verstappen had hoped for in Qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver lining up one spot ahead of stand-in team mate Liam Lawson.
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