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Max Verstappen’s F1 Nightmare: Will Red Bull’s “Bad Day” Cost Him Championship?

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
July 5, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s F1 Nightmare: Will Red Bull’s “Bad Day” Cost Him Championship?

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 04: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive in the garage prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 04, 2025 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202507040214 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen Faces Turbulence as Red Bull Struggles at F1 British GP

The Formula 1 world was left stunned as Max Verstappen expressed his frustration after a challenging day for the Red Bull team at the British Grand Prix. The Dutch driver described it as a “bad day” at the office, highlighting the team’s struggle with performance and balance.

Red Bull boss, Christian Horner, tried to reassure fans amidst speculations about Verstappen’s future, hinting at providing new “tools” to address the team’s shortcomings. Despite Verstappen’s recent dominance with four consecutive drivers’ titles, Red Bull has fallen behind McLaren this season, raising concerns about the team’s competitiveness.

Verstappen’s discontent with the car’s handling was evident during Friday’s practice sessions at Silverstone. The driver, currently third in the standings, lamented the lack of balance and overall poor performance, signaling potential challenges ahead for Red Bull.

As wind conditions added complexity to the day’s proceedings, Verstappen refused to use it as an excuse, emphasizing that every team had to cope with the same factors. However, he acknowledged the team’s struggle with sensitivity to wind and highlighted the need for improvement in performance.

Horner faced intense questioning about Verstappen’s future, with rumors suggesting a possible move to Mercedes in 2026. While Horner appeared confident about the situation, he stopped short of guaranteeing Verstappen’s presence at Red Bull beyond the current season.

Acknowledging the team’s need for evolution and improvement, Horner hinted at upcoming developments, including a new wind tunnel and organizational enhancements. Despite specific issues at Silverstone, Horner expressed optimism about addressing the car’s understeer problems and fine-tuning performance for the upcoming races.

With tensions rising within the Red Bull camp, all eyes are on Verstappen and his team as they strive to overcome challenges and reclaim their competitive edge in the fiercely contested Formula 1 season.

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