P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen was the slower Red Bull driver in a practice session for the first time in 2025 as he lamented an “undriveable” car on Friday at the Hungarian Grand Prix – where Red Bull seems in worse shape than any point this year.
During the practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen struggled with an “undriveable” Red Bull car and was slower than his teammate Tsunoda.
Verstappen finished 14th and more than a second off the pace in FP2, highlighting Red Bull’s lack of competitiveness at the Hungaroring.
Tsunoda outpaced Verstappen in both straight-line speed and through various corners, indicating a broader issue with the car’s performance.
Verstappen acknowledged the team’s difficulties and the need to investigate the underlying problems affecting their performance.
Red Bull’s technical director noted that the car was not behaving as expected, requiring significant improvements for the upcoming sessions.
Despite the challenges, there was some optimism in Tsunoda’s feedback, suggesting room for improvement and collaboration within the team.
In addition, Verstappen faced a stewards’ investigation for an incident involving throwing a towel out of his car during the session.
