Max Verstappen: Red Bull still lacking grip and balance after F1 Dutch GP sprint qualifying
Having chosen the Dutch Grand Prix as the venue to announce his renewed commitment to Red Bull until at least 2030, Max Verstappen endured mixed fortunes on the opening day of Formula 1 track action at Zandvoort. During practice Verstappen complained of poor gearshift quality – a regular issue with the car this year – low grip and an oversteer balance during the only practice session, in ... Keep…
Max Verstappen has reported feeling unwell with flu-like symptoms at the Dutch Grand Prix. According to Motorsport.com, Verstappen admitted that he has "felt better before" during a media session after qualifying.
Red Bull has been facing challenges with their pace at the event. This comes after a period of significant change within the team, including the appointment of Laurent Mekies as team principal in July 2025, following Christian Horner's departure.
Despite these challenges, Verstappen has expressed his commitment to Red Bull, signing a new contract that keeps him with the team until the end of 2030. Yahoo Sports reports that F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle views this as a strong endorsement of Mekies' leadership.
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