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Max Verstappen’s Fateful Red Bull Revelation to Jos Unleashes Austrian GP Drama

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
June 30, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s Fateful Red Bull Revelation to Jos Unleashes Austrian GP Drama

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 29, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen's car is taken off the track by mechanics as Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli look on REUTERS/Gintare Karpaviciute TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Max Verstappen’s shocking revelation to his father, Jos Verstappen, has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 world. The Dutch driver expressed his frustration with Red Bull’s underperformance during the Austrian Grand Prix, where he faced a series of setbacks that ultimately led to a disappointing outcome.

Jos Verstappen disclosed that Max admitted over the phone that Red Bull’s performance was “just not good enough.” This candid confession came after Max’s qualifying session was marred by yellow flags, hindering his final lap and resulting in a seventh-place grid position. The race itself ended prematurely for Max as he was involved in a collision with Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli on the first lap.

Red Bull Team Principal, Christian Horner, acknowledged that without the yellow flags, Max had a shot at securing a front-row position. Horner lamented the missed opportunity, suggesting that Max could have potentially clinched third place on the grid. However, it was McLaren’s Lando Norris who dominated the qualifying session and ultimately triumphed in the Austrian Grand Prix.

While Horner attributed Max’s subpar qualifying performance to external factors, Jos Verstappen’s assessment was less optimistic. He noted that the pace of the Red Bull car was lacking and expressed concerns about the team’s competitiveness. Despite Red Bull introducing a new floor edge for the RB21 in Austria, Jos remained skeptical about the impact of the update, especially in comparison to rival teams’ progress.

Jos highlighted Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda’s struggles in qualifying as evidence of the team’s declining speed and performance. He emphasized the need for Red Bull to address these issues promptly to remain competitive in the fiercely contested Formula 1 championship.

The Verstappen family’s candid insights have sparked discussions about Red Bull’s current standing in the championship and raised questions about their ability to challenge the likes of Mercedes and McLaren. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Red Bull to see if they can overcome their performance hurdles and propel Max Verstappen back to the front of the grid.

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