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Verstappen Calls Sprint Qualifying a 'Disaster' in China

3/13/2026

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Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing finished eighth in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix and described the session as a disaster due to severe handling issues and a lack of grip.
Pierre Gasly, Verstappen's former teammate, out-qualified him.
Isack Hadjar, Verstappen's teammate, finished tenth.
Red Bull Racing must regroup quickly for the next race in Shanghai, as Verstappen expressed uncertainty about improvements, saying, "We'll see."

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Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing finished eighth in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix and described the session as a disaster due to severe handling issues and a lack of grip.
Pierre Gasly, Verstappen's former teammate, out-qualified him.
Isack Hadjar, Verstappen's teammate, finished tenth.
Red Bull Racing must regroup quickly for the next race in Shanghai, as Verstappen expressed uncertainty about improvements, saying, "We'll see."