Verstappen struggles with car issues in Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:56 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Max Verstappen ended the Qualifying session in P6 at the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 25, 2026, experiencing worsening problems throughout. After starting the weekend strong in practice, Verstappen faced difficulties with car balance and degradation, culminating in a spin during the final laps of Qualifying. He expressed frustration over continually changing issues with his vehicle. Teammate Isack Hadjar also faced struggles, qualifying in P8 and noting similar challenges in finding car balance. Both drivers aim to address their performance concerns ahead of the race.
- •Verstappen reports worsening car issues during Qualifying.
- •He finishes Qualifying in 6th place after a spin.
- •Hadjar qualifies in 8th place, citing balance difficulties.
- •Red Bull had shown promise in practice before Qualifying struggles.
- •The Hungarian Grand Prix is set to take place following Qualifying.
"Max Verstappen did not have a straightforward Qualifying session at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the Red Bull driver stating that his problems got "worse and worse" with each lap.
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