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Max Verstappen slams Red Bull after ‘disaster’ sprint qualifying in Shanghai

James Taylor by James Taylor
March 13, 2026
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Max Verstappen, a name synonymous with speed and dominance in the world of Formula 1, found himself in an unexpected and frustrating predicament during the sprint qualifying session in Shanghai. The reigning four-time world champion did not hold back in expressing his discontent, labeling his performance as nothing short of a “disaster.” Finishing the session in a disappointing eighth position, Verstappen’s struggles were marked by a series of setbacks that left fans and team members alike shaken.

The session was marred by a series of handling issues that plagued Verstappen throughout the day. His frustrations boiled over when he was impeded by fellow driver Pierre Gasly, an incident he characterized as “ridiculous.” Moments later, the Dutch driver ran wide at the final corner, skidding through gravel and further compounding his woes. Despite managing to scrape into the final segment of qualifying, he could only secure a place on the fourth row for the upcoming race.

“This whole day has been a disaster, pace-wise,” Verstappen lamented, echoing the sentiments of a driver who is used to leading from the front. “No grip. Honestly, I think that's the biggest problem. No grip, no balance, just losing massive amounts of time in the corners, to be honest.” The reigning champion highlighted that the fundamental issue lay in the car's cornering capability, which was “completely out,” leading to a ripple effect of exacerbating minor problems.

The struggles were not limited to Verstappen alone; his teammate Isack Hadjar also faced difficulties, finishing in a lackluster tenth position. With the cars now locked in parc ferme conditions ahead of the sprint race, time is of the essence for Red Bull Racing. However, the team will have the opportunity to make changes before Saturday afternoon’s qualifying session.

When questioned about the potential for Red Bull to turn the tide for the remainder of the weekend, Verstappen remained cautious, stating, “We'll have a look. I don't know, at the moment, what we can do. But we'll see.” The uncertainty looms large as fans anticipate whether the team can recover from this debacle and reclaim their status as frontrunners.

As the weekend unfolds, all eyes will be on Red Bull Racing to see if they can rectify the issues that have left their star driver frustrated and the team in a precarious position. Will they rise from this “disaster” and reclaim their competitive edge? Only time will tell.

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