Max Verstappen stated that he has already left behind the frustration experienced after the Formula 1 British GP. After criticizing Red Bull Racing at Silverstone and suggesting that his observations were not being sufficiently considered, the four-time world champion assured that the team is working intensely to solve the problems faced in 2026.
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The Dutchman highlighted that, almost two weeks after the British race, his view on the episode is more balanced. According to him, although the disappointment was great at the time, there is no doubt that Red Bull is also dissatisfied with the current situation.
Verstappen commented on the subject again during the Belgian GP activities but avoided going into details about his future with the team. Instead, he addressed Red Bull’s decision to abandon the so-called ‘Macarena’ rear wing, a component involved in recent incidents with the RB22.
“No, I think that was clear to everyone. It was the most sensible decision for this weekend,” the driver said when asked if he had requested the change. Despite admitting a slight loss of performance, he downplayed the impact of the alteration: “I think it’s a bit slower, but that’s not going to completely change the scenario.”
After Silverstone, Verstappen had pointed out recurring problems and mentioned that his contributions were not being heard as expected. Now, the driver explained that the matter was discussed internally and that the team reached some conclusions.
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“They investigated many things and reached certain conclusions. Some are a bit harder to understand. Everything was recorded and we talked about it. When I return to the factory, I don’t need to say: ‘You’re not listening to me.’ That’s not how these conversations happen,” he said.
The Dutchman also highlighted that he understands the effort made by the team to overcome the difficulties: “At that moment, when you get out of the car, you’re simply tired of the situation. You retire because of a problem, for the second time. But I also know that the team is doing everything to solve this. They don’t like to see this happen either,” he commented.
According to Verstappen, the work routine was quickly resumed: “By Wednesday I was already back in the simulator. So, the work just continues,” he added, showing confidence in the process adopted by Red Bull.
Looking ahead to the Belgian GP, the driver believes Spa-Francorchamps will present additional challenges due to the characteristics of the current cars: “Complicated,” he summarized when describing the stage. “It’s different how you approach certain corners because you arrive much slower or with less power. That ability to make a difference in high-speed corners has already been lost a bit, and that’s a shame,” he concluded.
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