The comeback from 19th to 6th place does not satisfy Max Verstappen, who instead goes on the offensive, criticizing the current set of Formula 1 rules.
The four-time world champion lashed out at the regulatory direction taken by F1 for 2026
The Frenchman will open the second row behind the unreachable Silver Arrows.
Analysis: Mercedes inflicts 8 tenths on everyone in the first qualifying session, an advantage not solely attributable to engine power.
Terrible start to the World Championship for the Dutch Red Bull champion, who will be forced to start last (or from the pit-lane) in tomorrow’s GP
Max Verstappen in the Australian GP Qualifying ended up against the barriers in Turn-1 after a technical problem.
Max Verstappen finished Friday’s free practice in Australia in sixth position, six tenths behind Oscar Piastri
Isack Hadjar a year ago was very fast in Qualifying but in the Race he ended up against the barriers immediately losing control of the car.
Max Verstappen emphasized that he would seek the limit even with a shopping cart and will do so with the 2026 F1 cars as well.
The Australian GP for Red Bull will be a milestone in the history of the Milton Keynes team because the power unit will debut