Verstappen reflects on Red Bull's struggles in Barcelona, finishes fourth
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Max Verstappen finished fourth in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, stating he had a "lonely" race. Verstappen encountered issues with the car's pace and strategy, trailing behind McLaren's Lando Norris. Teammate Isack Hadjar recovered from a poor start to finish sixth but expressed frustration over launch performance. Verstappen emphasized the need for improvement before the next race in Austria.
- •Verstappen finished fourth, 17 seconds behind McLaren's Norris.
- •Hadjar climbed to sixth after a difficult start.
- •Verstappen noted issues with car pace and tyre management.
- •Both drivers identified start performance as an area for improvement.
- •The team looks to address challenges before the next race in Austria.
"Max Verstappen has shared an insight into the issues he experienced during a "lonely" drive to fourth place in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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