Red Bull reveals damage behind Max Verstappen's US GP struggles
When your star driver gets out of the car after grabbing a podium and immediately tells the global broadcast that the pitstops, tyres, and engine braking were all complete garbage, it is up to the team principal to jump on the nearest microphone and put out the fire. Following Verstappen's radio meltdown at the United States Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies ...…
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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