Max Verstappen Calls for Red Bull to Step Up After Hungarian Grand Prix Disappointment

Max Verstappen expressed his frustration with Red Bull's performance after finishing fifth at the Hungarian Grand Prix following a collision with Lewis Hamilton. Despite a strong lead in the standings, Verstappen emphasized the need for strategy improvements, highlighting McLaren's pace advantage and Red Bull's lack thereof.

Max Verstappen has urged Red Bull to improve their performance after he finished in fifth place at the Hungarian Grand Prix, following a late collision with Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen, who was aiming for his third consecutive win at the event, still holds a significant 76-point lead in the standings over McLaren's Lando Norris.

The Dutch triple champion voiced his dissatisfaction with Red Bull's strategy on Sky Sports, stating, "Of course I'm not happy. On a day when we're already lacking pace compared to McLaren, you try and hope we do the right things with the strategy which today was not the case."

Verstappen's radio communications with his race engineer were heated, marked by multiple complaints and swearing. He insisted that no apologies were necessary but stressed the need for better performance. He acknowledged Red Bull's diminished pace advantage this season and admitted that with a bit more effort, a third-place finish could have been possible despite McLaren's superiority.

(With inputs from agencies.)