Verstappen questions Red Bull’s direction after chaotic Bahrain GP, as performance woes and pit-stop blunders ruin his race chances.
Max Verstappen didn’t hold back after a tough race in Bahrain, where he could only manage sixth place—just one spot higher than where he started. For a driver used to dominating, that result left more questions than answers.
The Red Bull RB21 struggled badly all weekend, especially on a track known for its tire degradation. Unlike previous races where Verstappen has pulled off the impossible, this time, there was no magic.
“It was a messy race. P6 is probably the best we could’ve done with everything that went wrong,” said Verstappen. “The first pit stop was a disaster—the lights didn’t go out properly—and once we switched to hard tires, we had zero pace. The tires were just horrible.”
Things didn’t get better from there. “The second stop was even worse. I came out dead last. Honestly, the car just didn’t work today.”
The Dutchman highlighted braking issues as well, adding: “Braking is still not right. It’s not just the feeling—it’s the tire overheating too. I can’t trust the brakes, I keep locking up both front and rear. That kills the rhythm.”
Verstappen admitted that Red Bull still hasn’t pinpointed the root of the problem. “If we knew where to look, we’d fix it. Right now? I have no idea. You’ll have to ask the team.”
Tsunoda Scores First Points for Red Bull Racing
While Verstappen struggled, Yuki Tsunoda managed to bring home some positives for the team, scoring his first two points since joining Red Bull Racing.
“I think I drove the best race I could. I’m happy to score my first points here,” said the Japanese driver. “The strategy was solid, and even though it’s not a big haul, I wasn’t far off Max for most of the race. That says something.”
Tsunoda also acknowledged that there’s a lot of work ahead. “We’re clearly lacking performance. The team wants more, and so do I. I haven’t been here long, but I’ll do everything I can to help us move forward.”
He remains optimistic, despite the challenges: “I’m still learning, but I’m thankful for the team’s support. This car is tough to drive, so I’m proud of what we achieved today.”
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