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Verstappen’s Nightmare Race: Pit Stop Disaster and Crushing Disappointment

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
April 14, 2025
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Verstappen’s Nightmare Race: Pit Stop Disaster and Crushing Disappointment

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - APRIL 13: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 leads Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 and Jack Doohan of Australia driving the (7) Alpine F1 A525 Renault on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on April 13, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202504130554 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen’s Nightmare Race in Bahrain Grand Prix

In a shocking turn of events, Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, endured a disastrous Sunday at the Bahrain Grand Prix, managing to salvage only a sixth-place finish on the final lap. Just a week after his triumphant victory in Japan, it seemed like a distant memory as Verstappen struggled to keep up with the competition throughout the race.

Despite typically strong pit-stop performances from his team, Red Bull, Verstappen expressed his frustration after the race, highlighting the unexpected pit-stop mishaps. “Everything went wrong today. We lacked pace. The tires weren’t heating up, and the balance was off. We also had some terrible pit-stops,” Verstappen criticized bluntly.

Addressing the challenges faced during the race, Verstappen admitted, “The overall balance was poor, and our tire management was quite inadequate, especially on a demanding track like this. Hopefully, this was one of our worst tracks, and we will perform much better in Jeddah.”

Speaking to journalists from various countries, Verstappen reiterated similar sentiments, emphasizing that sixth place was likely the best outcome given the circumstances. When asked about resolving the issues, he shifted the responsibility to his team, stating, “If we know where to find the problems, then yes. But you have to ask them; I don’t know.” Verstappen pointed out issues with brake feel and tire overheating, making it challenging to find the right balance while braking effectively.

The Bahrain Grand Prix proved to be a humbling experience for Verstappen and Red Bull, raising questions about their performance going forward. As they work to address the issues encountered in Bahrain, all eyes will be on the team’s response as they prepare for the upcoming challenges on the F1 circuit.

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