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Max Verstappen failed to add to his staggering record of victories and pole positions at the Red Bull Ring, settling for a first DNF since Australia last year.
After his shock retirement at the Red Bull Ring, Max Verstappen acknowledged that Red Bull may have become “spoiled” by their past success at Austrian Grands Prix.
The race was one of Red Bull’s most disastrous home events ever, as Verstappen was taken out on the opening lap and Yuki Tsunoda finished in 16th place.
Verstappen was hit by Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli at the third corner, resulting in a three-place grid penalty for Antonelli at Silverstone.
The weekend was full of bad luck for Verstappen, who also had to abandon his final qualifying lap due to a spin by Pierre Gasly.
Despite the disappointment, Verstappen emphasized the team’s past success at their home race, highlighting how fortunate they have been in the past.
Following the race, McLaren secured a one-two finish, widening the gap between Verstappen and championship leader Oscar Piastri to 61 points, making Verstappen’s hopes of a fifth title increasingly slim.
Verstappen, however, remains focused on taking the season race by race and improving the team’s performance, rather than dwelling on the championship standings.
