News Details
Verstappen drove ‘at half throttle' amid Red Bull confusion
Mar.19 Max Verstappen's difficult start to the 2026 season has taken a new twist, with a report revealing the Dutchman effectively drove half of the Chinese GP at reduced pace due to a team communication error. According to Auto Motor und Sport, a misunderstanding between Verstappen and race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase – not highlighted by F1 at the time – meant the quadruple world champion was unnecessarily lifting the throttle through a key section of the Shanghai circuit. 'Do I need to lift in Turn 6 or not?' Verstappen eventually asked over the radio. 'Lifting off isn't necessary,' came the reply. 'I've been lifting for half the race,' Verstappen shot back. 'Why doesn't...
Full Story »
Full Story »
1mo ago from OneStopStrategy.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Max Verstappen left speechless in damning summary of...
Max Verstappen was left virtually speechless after a torrid F1 Chinese GP...
1mo ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Red Bull blamed for triggering Max Verstappen...
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff blamed Red Bull's poor performance and...
1mo ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Max Verstappen delivers ‘disastrous' F1 Chinese...
Max Verstappen was left frustrated with the start to his and Red Bull's...
1mo ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Max Verstappen delivers scathing verdict of Red Bull...
Max Verstappen has delivered a scathing verdict of Red Bull's performance...
1mo ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Johann Zarco: 'Maybe I have a chance' of repeat French...
No description available...
56m ago from Motorsport.com
Tech3 close to deciding between KTM and Honda for 2027...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Manufacturers stand up to Liberty in Jerez as MotoGP...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez ends Aprilia’s...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Graham Rahal “not a fan” of new rule allowing...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
FOX unveils plan for 60 hours of Indy 500 coverage
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar officiating board helps shape Push to Pass...
IndyCar’s new Independent Officiating Board has made one of its first...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar expands Push to Pass availability
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced a change to the series’ Push to...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why WRC drivers expect Portugal to deliver a rally...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai brings WRC engine upgrade to Rally Portugal
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
How Ott Tanak can help Toyota's WRC 2027 car...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Hyundai’s WRC season “really starts” at...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Supercomputer predicts Arsenal's chances of winning...
Supercomputer has predicted Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier...
46m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Paul Merson predicts Liverpool vs Chelsea, Arsenal vs...
This is a Premier League weekend where all Arsenal fans won't mind their...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal or PSG? Gary Lineker names his favorites to...
Gary Linkeker has picked between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), as...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'He could be the one' - Paul Scholes names Arsenal...
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Fernando Alonso collects $10m supercar and it's the only...
Aston Martin F1 driver Fernando Alonso has been... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
F1 return for BANNED grand prix opens up after 70 years
A ban that was previously placed on a country... Read More »
46m ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen completely smashes Super GT rival: 'This is...
In it, he takes on the challenge in a Super GT... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
