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Max Verstappen’s confession: Red Bull ‘not the quickest’ ahead of Australian Grand Prix

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March 5, 2026
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Max Verstappen’s confession: Red Bull ‘not the quickest’ ahead of Australian Grand Prix

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 05, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202603050216 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen Breaks Silence on Red Bull's Mysterious Performance: Is the Team Hiding Its True Potential?

As the engines roar to life at the Australian Grand Prix, all eyes are on Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing. In a shocking revelation, Verstappen has declared he has “no idea” where Red Bull stands in the current F1 hierarchy, boldly stating that the RB22 is “not the quickest” car on the grid. This statement comes in the wake of suspicions raised by Mercedes' George Russell and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, who have both hinted that Red Bull is playing a clever game of concealment with their new race machine.

With their first season producing their own engines, Red Bull's RB22 has generated buzz throughout the paddock, having shown promise during pre-season testing. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff even claimed early on that Red Bull was clocking in a second per lap faster than its competitors down the straights, with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz lauding the RB Powertrains engine as “a clear step” ahead of the rest. However, skepticism looms as Russell pointed out that Red Bull appeared “suspiciously slow” during the Bahrain tests, dropping an astonishing 0.7 seconds in lap time between the first and second sessions.

Hamilton echoed Russell's concerns, stressing that the “full, unleashed Red Bull” has yet to make its grand appearance on the track. When asked about these accusations, Verstappen remained unfazed, insisting, “No, no. I don’t know. I don’t really think about those things.” Instead, he emphasizes his focus solely on his team's performance, dismissing the chatter surrounding rival teams.

As the pressure mounts ahead of the Melbourne race, Verstappen was posed with a pointed question: Can Red Bull realistically aim for the podium or even victory? His response? “I have no idea!” Despite an impressive pre-season that left him “positively surprised” with the integration of the engine and car, Verstappen acknowledges the complexities of the new regulations and the challenges ahead.

“I think everyone always wants to be faster,” he admits, revealing a keen awareness of the competitive landscape. “But, from the things that I think we learned in Bahrain at least, we’re not the quickest.” His candid assessment leaves fans and competitors alike on edge, wondering if Red Bull is indeed holding back its true capabilities or if they're genuinely lagging behind.

As the F1 world turns its gaze to the Australian Grand Prix, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown. Will Red Bull be the dark horse of the season, or will they succumb to the weight of suspicion? With Verstappen at the helm, all bets are off. Get ready for a race that promises to deliver drama, intrigue, and a fierce battle for supremacy on the track!

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