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Verstappen Slams Undriveable Red Bull at Chinese GP

3/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Max Verstappen criticized the Red Bull as "completely undriveable" after qualifying eighth at the Chinese Grand Prix.
He said every lap felt like survival and the car's performance was inconsistent this weekend.
Verstappen finished ninth in the sprint, struggling with oversteer and understeer.
Isack Hadjar also qualified ninth, and Red Bull is grappling with the new in-house power unit and aerodynamic regulations.

History

Historical Context

In 2021, Formula One faced significant changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which delayed new regulations and forced teams to adapt their 2020 cars. Red Bull Racing, utilizing Honda power units, struggled with these adjustments, reflecting broader challenges in the sport. Max Verstappen's difficulties at the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix echo the performance inconsistencies seen during the 2021 season, highlighting the ongoing evolution of technical regulations.

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Story summary

Max Verstappen criticized the Red Bull as "completely undriveable" after qualifying eighth at the Chinese Grand Prix.
He said every lap felt like survival and the car's performance was inconsistent this weekend.
Verstappen finished ninth in the sprint, struggling with oversteer and understeer.
Isack Hadjar also qualified ninth, and Red Bull is grappling with the new in-house power unit and aerodynamic regulations.

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