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Red Bull endured a difficult race last time out at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen letting his feelings known during the event.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko described the atmosphere at the team’s Milton Keynes base as “tense” following Max Verstappen’s disappointing weekend in Hungary. Verstappen openly criticized the team’s strategy during the race, expressing his frustrations over team radio with strong language. Red Bull is facing increasing pressure from rival teams like McLaren, who recently clinched a 1-2 finish. Marko revealed that Verstappen and his race engineer had a post-race discussion to address the issues. Verstappen is expected to receive a 10-place grid penalty at Spa-Francorchamps for using a fifth internal combustion engine. Despite the challenges, Marko remains hopeful that a podium finish is still within reach for Verstappen at the upcoming race. He acknowledged that Red Bull’s dominance is waning, making the competition tougher for Verstappen this season.
