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Max Verstappen’s Austria F1 Qualifying Nightmare: Red Bull’s Struggle Unleashes Disruption

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
June 28, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s Austria F1 Qualifying Nightmare: Red Bull’s Struggle Unleashes Disruption

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 28, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen before practice REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Max Verstappen’s Qualifying Nightmare at Austrian GP Sends Shockwaves Through Red Bull Camp

Red Bull Racing faced a nightmare scenario during the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix qualifying session as Max Verstappen found himself “miles off” the pace of the front-runners, leading to a disappointing seventh-place finish.

Verstappen, visibly frustrated by the team’s performance, equaled his worst qualifying result of the season from Bahrain, struggling to match the speed of his competitors. Despite his setback, the Dutch driver surprisingly claimed that missing out on pole position “wasn’t painful.”

The Red Bull driver was over six tenths behind Lando Norris after his first run in Q3, only managing to secure sixth place on the grid. His final attempt to improve was thwarted by Pierre Gasly’s spin, which brought out yellow flags and hindered his flying lap.

To add insult to injury, Red Bull’s sister team, Scuderia AlphaTauri, with driver Liam Lawson, managed to overtake Verstappen, pushing him down another spot at the Red Bull Ring, the team’s home circuit.

In a post-qualifying interview, Verstappen reflected on his struggles, acknowledging the challenges that prevented him from contending for pole position. Despite the setback, he remained optimistic about his race pace, aiming to compete with the likes of Ferrari and Mercedes on race day.

Verstappen expressed his disappointment with the car’s balance during qualifying, emphasizing the need to analyze and address the issues before the race. While acknowledging the gap to pole position, he maintained his focus on maximizing his performance in the upcoming race.

The unexpected turn of events for Red Bull Racing has raised concerns within the team as they work to understand the performance gap and make necessary adjustments before the race day.

The Austrian Grand Prix qualifying session proved to be a wake-up call for Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing, signaling the need for rapid improvements to stay competitive in the fiercely contested Formula 1 season.

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