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Verstappen Calls Red Bull Car 'Undriveable' Ahead of Chinese GP

3/15/2026

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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing driver, described his car as "completely undriveable" after qualifying eighth at the Chinese Grand Prix, about one second behind pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli.
He said every lap was a survival battle and that he cannot push because the car won't allow it, despite changes.
Red Bull Racing is currently the fourth strongest team, and Verstappen expects a challenging race unless significant improvements are made.

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Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing driver, described his car as "completely undriveable" after qualifying eighth at the Chinese Grand Prix, about one second behind pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli.
He said every lap was a survival battle and that he cannot push because the car won't allow it, despite changes.
Red Bull Racing is currently the fourth strongest team, and Verstappen expects a challenging race unless significant improvements are made.