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“Nothing seems to work” for Red Bull in Hungary, and the result is Max Verstappen’s worst grid slot of 2025
At the Hungarian Grand Prix, Red Bull faced a setback as Max Verstappen achieved his worst grid slot of the 2025 Formula 1 season, starting from eighth in Q3. Verstappen noted a lack of grip throughout the weekend, affecting his performance. Despite these challenges, he expressed gratitude for making it to Q3 given the struggles faced by the team. Red Bull’s technical director Pierre Wache admitted that nothing was responding as expected, indicating a difficult weekend overall. Verstappen acknowledged the unexpected nature of their performance compared to pre-weekend expectations, highlighting the team’s struggles with car setup and performance. Looking ahead to the race, he emphasized the need to consider competitors both ahead and behind him on the grid.
