Max Verstappen Issues RB21 Verdict After Red Bull Upgrades at Belgium GP

Max Verstappen Issues RB21 Verdict After Red Bull Upgrades at Belgium GP

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen shockingly managed to split the two McLaren drivers during the sprint race qualifying for the Belgium Grand Prix

Max Verstappen downplays Red Bull straight-line speed despite qualifying surprise

Max Verstappen knows his Red Bull has straight-line speed at the Belgian Grand Prix — but can it net him a victory?

Verstappen: RB21 straight-line speed not enough to beat McLaren

Max Verstappen admits that Red Bull’s strong straight-line speed isn't enough to challenge McLaren over a full lap.

Max Verstappen: Red Bull straight-line edge not enough to beat McLaren in Belgium

Max Verstappen secured a front-row start in Sprint Qualifying for the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, but admitted Red Bull’s straight-line speed won’t close the gap to McLaren. Despite a solid performance, the reigning World Champion acknowledged the challenge of overcoming its rivals this weekend. Verstappen eased his way through SQ1 and SQ2 whilst looking quicker than at least one of the McLarens in each session. The Dutchman was less than a qu…

Max Verstappen plays down Red Bull’s straight-line speed in F1 fight

Will Max Verstappen's straight-line speed make the difference in the sprint race at Spa?