Verstappen is hopeful that the Hungarian GP served as a wake-up call to Red Bull. The Dutch driver reiterated his previous statements that there are individuals within the team who are not on the same page, especially considering their recent struggles in Formula 1. Despite introducing new upgrades, Red Bull was unable to compete with McLaren during the Hungarian Grand Prix, leaving Verstappen disgruntled.
He expressed his frustration, stating that “some people need to wake up a bit” regarding Red Bull’s competitiveness. Verstappen’s anger escalated during the race, leading to heated exchanges on the radio and a collision with Lewis Hamilton. However, he believes that his agitation was justified, as Red Bull’s strategy was flawed and allowed him to be undercut.
Verstappen hopes that the team will learn from their mistakes and improve the situation they are currently in. He remains confident in the untapped potential of Red Bull’s latest updates to the RB20, which were not fully utilized due to suboptimal setup in Budapest. Looking ahead to the next race at Spa-Francorchamps, Verstappen indicated that certain parts, such as the ‘cannons’ on the engine cover, which were removed in Hungary, will likely make a return.
