Max Verstappen already showing Red Bull why GT3 racing was always a risk
Photo by George Hitchens/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Max Verstappen’s remarks about using the break to address Red Bull’s issues should be a clear warning sign for the team. His recent comments, which suggested he might consider retiring, are particularly troubling for Red Bull. They’ve spent years building their operations around him and have made no secret of his importance within the setup.
Others have argued that Verstappen’s criticism overlooks how changes could affect the broader team, not just his own performance. This season, one of Verstappen’s main frustrations has been with the car itself. Laurent Mekies confirmed that Verstappen is correct in saying there is a significant gap between them and Mercedes.
To get the RB22 where Verstappen wants it, Red Bull may need to write off 2027 entirely. But reports suggest he isn’t interested in waiting until next year to see real progress. Verstappen targeting Red Bull upgrades ahead of Nurburgring 24 Hours After the Japanese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen spoke to Autosport Japan about how he plans to spend the upcoming five-week break in the Formula One season.
He’s looking for specific changes to be made to the RB22 and wants them in place before the Nürburgring 24 Hours race in May. “I’ll spend most of it with my family. And, if possible, I’d like to race on the Nordschleife (the old Nürburgring circuit).
After that, of course, I’ll continue discussions with the team. Understanding the new package. ” “To do that, it’s important to understand what happened during the Japanese GP weekend.