Verstappen Furious With Red Bull
Problems continue in Formula 1, and now Max Verstappen is at the center of the storm. The Dutch driver has shown clear frustration with his car and with the lack of solutions from his team, Red Bull.
A Car That Won’t Respond
For the Chinese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen will start from eighth position on the grid, but his frustration appears to have reached its limit. The four-time world champion was very clear when speaking about the performance of his car.
“The car is completely undriveable,” the Dutchman said, adding that every lap on track feels more like a fight for survival than an opportunity to compete.
The problems with the car appear to be numerous. Verstappen explained that he cannot push the car to the limit because it simply does not respond the way it should, preventing him from feeling in control. On top of that, several drivers have expressed dissatisfaction with the new regulations, especially the energy management and saving system implemented this season.
Pessimism Inside Red Bull
Considering that the upgrades introduced by Red Bull have not delivered the expected results, the anger from “Mad Max” becomes easier to understand.
There is also a sense of pessimism within the team. Max Verstappen himself admitted that the changes made to the car are not making a real difference and was quite direct in saying that he will most likely finish the race in the same position where he starts: eighth place.
The dominance that Red Bull seemed to have in recent seasons is beginning to show cracks. That sense of invincibility surrounding Verstappen is no longer as evident, and the Dutch driver is starting to look more vulnerable on the track. Additionally, his critical stance toward the team’s performance may not sit well within the organization.
For now, McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari appear to be one step ahead of the Austrian team. The talent of Max Verstappen is beyond doubt, but inside the team they need to find answers quickly if they want to return to fighting at the top.
Everything points to a long and complicated season for Red Bull and for Max Verstappen.
