Verstappen remains tight-lipped after meeting Red Bull officials in Austria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:13 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Max Verstappen was seen in Salzburg, Austria, meeting with Red Bull's senior leadership before the Spanish Grand Prix weekend. He arrives in Barcelona following a difficult race in Monaco where he faced a DNF due to an early retirement. Speculation surrounded his visit to Austria, especially after previous interactions involving his father and Mercedes' Toto Wolff. When asked about the purpose of the meeting, Verstappen provided a brief response, indicating he would share updates if needed. Discussions regarding Red Bull's benchmark status within the FIA are ongoing, with Verstappen acknowledging both progress and areas needing improvement.
- •Verstappen met with Red Bull leaders ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.
- •He faced a DNF in Monaco, marking his second retirement this season.
- •His Salzburg visit drew media attention amidst speculation.
- •Verstappen is seeking clarity on Red Bull's FIA benchmark status.
- •He praised Red Bull Powertrains' progress but noted reliability concerns.
- 7:13 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen tight-lipped over visit to Red Bull top brass in Austria
"Max Verstappen played down questions about his appearance in Salzburg, Austria, where he was spotted alongside manager Raymond Vermeulen meeting with Red Bull's top brass ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend The four-time world champion arrives in Barcelona on the back of a costly DNF in Monaco, a weekend in which he had come agonisingly close to pole position before being denied by a sensational lap from Antonelli, who went on to claim his fifth consecutive victory the following day. Verstap
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