Red Bull explains why Verstappen and Hadjar's 'silly' problems won't all be fixed in 2026

Published Oct 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Originally reported by Autosport

Red Bull: What Happened

Autosport reported on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in a story involving Red Bull, Although Max Verstappen, Kimi Antonelli. Here is how the report opens:

Although Max Verstappen once again secured a podium finish, something that seemed to be the maximum achievable for much of this Formula 1 season, there was certainly little satisfaction in the Red Bull hospitality on Sunday evening. Several team members acknowledged in the paddock that Kimi Antonelli's race pace was impossible to match, although both Red Bull drivers were frustrated that the team…
— Autosport

It is one of many Formula 1 stories we are following today, and 3 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Kimi Antonelli and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

The story: Red Bull explains why Verstappen and Hadjar's 'silly' problems won't all be fixed in 2026
Who’s involved: Red Bull, Although Max Verstappen, Kimi Antonelli and Hadjar
League: Formula 1
First reported: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 by Autosport
Coverage: 3 outlets are covering it: Autosport, Motorsport.com and The Race

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

The same F1 story, as reported by 2 other outlets:

Red Bull reveals when 'silly' problems affecting Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar can be fixedMotorsport.com Although Max Verstappen once again secured a podium finish, something that seemed to be the maximum achievable for much of this Formula 1 season, there was certainly little satisfaction in the Red Bull hospitality on…
Naomi Schiff warns Red Bull over "knife's edge" F1 car after US GP strugglesMotorsport.com Broadcaster Naomi Schiff has warned that Red Bull's narrow set-up window could be compromising Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar's 2026 Formula 1 campaigns. At the United States Grand Prix, both drivers' races were…
Red Bull reveals damage behind Max Verstappen's US GP strugglesMotorsport.com When your star driver gets out of the car after grabbing a podium and immediately tells the global broadcast that the pitstops, tyres, and engine braking were all complete garbage, it is up to the team principal to jump…
The two recurring issues that hampered Verstappen and Red Bull again at the US GPAutosport Max Verstappen secured his 10th podium of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Austin, his sixth in succession since his crash at Zandvoort. It is an impressive statistic, although it did little to satisfy him at the Circuit of…
Max Verstappen pinpoints two recurring Red Bull problems: "We should use sign language!"Motorsport.com Max Verstappen secured his tenth podium finish of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Austin, his sixth in succession since his crash at Zandvoort. It is an impressive statistic, although it did little to satisfy him at the…
Why US GP has left Verstappen and Hadjar furious with Red BullThe Race Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar let rip at Red Bull after F1's US GP for a series of problems that left them unable to fully capitalise on their car's potential

Background: Kimi Antonelli

Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Italian: [anˈdrɛːa ˈkiːmi antoˈnɛlli]; born 25 August 2006) is an Italian racing driver who competes in Formula One for Mercedes. Antonelli has won nine Formula One Grands Prix since his debut in 2025.

Born and raised in Bologna, Antonelli is the son of sportscar racing driver Marco Antonelli. After a successful karting career—culminating in back-to-back victories at the senior European Championship in 2020 and 2021—Antonelli graduated to junior formulae.

Text from Wikipedia’s Kimi Antonelli article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Red Bull?

Although Max Verstappen once again secured a podium finish, something that seemed to be the maximum achievable for much of this Formula 1 season, there was certainly little satisfaction in the Red Bull hospitality on Sunday evening. Several team members acknowledged in the paddock that Kimi Antonelli's race pace was impossible to match, although both Red Bull drivers were frustrated that the team… Autosport reported the story on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

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Autosport first reported it on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Motorsport.com, Autosport and The Race also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Formula 1 news.

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