Max Verstappen jokes Red Bull should abandon radios after United States GP struggles
Max Verstappen has complained about Red Bull's repeated radio issues, calling them "a disaster" and joking that they should start communicating in sign language instead. The four-time champion finished third behind winner Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc at the United States Grand Prix after what was a frustrating and issue-ridden race. And to make things even more difficult, the Dutchman ...…
Max Verstappen expressed dissatisfaction with Red Bull's radio communication failures during the United States Grand Prix, joking that they should communicate using sign language instead. The Dutch driver finished third behind winner Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc, after a challenging and issue-ridden race. Verstappen suffered from radio issues that hampered communication with the pitwall, and teammate Isack Hadjar also reported poor radio coverage, leading him to leave the pits with the wrong engine setting.
The Dutchman cited several problems, including suboptimal tyre choices, a slow pitstop, and inconsistent power unit behavior, making it impossible to establish a rhythm. Despite these issues, Verstappen acknowledged it was a podium finish and expressed gratitude for the VSC (Virtual Safety Car) at the end. With five races remaining, Verstappen has now been ruled out of the title race, as Kimi Antonelli needs only to finish in the top nine in Mexico to clinch the 2026 F1 world championship.
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