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Red Bull's 'Trick' Stokes the Fire Under Verstappen
A seemingly ingenious technical find at Red Bull Racing appears to be causing unexpected trouble, bringing plenty of criticism towards Max Verstappen as a result.
By Hans van den Broekma - 2026-07-17T07:14:33.000Z - 1 min read
In the usually so serious world of Formula 1, whispers about a 'trick' at Red Bull Racing are growing increasingly loud. What started as a potentially brilliant technical intervention now appears to be mainly a source of irritation.
The alleged innovation, presumably intended to stay one step ahead of the competition, is currently doing more harm than good. The 'genius' plan is apparently causing complications the team would much rather be without.
The unexpected side effects of this quirky approach are drawing attention, and not in a positive way. Naturally, none other than three-time world champion Max Verstappen finds himself at the center of this uncomfortable spotlight.
The tricky situation forces Red Bull and their star driver to endure critical scrutiny. It seems that the boundaries of engineering are sometimes better left untouched, especially when an 'improvement' yields more headaches than tenths.