Verstappen calls his Red Bull ‘undriveable’ after more F1 woes at Japan GP

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFPMarch 28, 2026 at 02:10 PM

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Max Verstappen, the reigning F1 champion, struggled at the Japanese Grand Prix, qualifying 11th after calling his Red Bull car "undriveable." This continues a difficult start to his season, marked by complaints about the new regulations and handling issues. Verstappen, who has won the Suzuka race for the past four years, cited unpredictable oversteering and understeering as contributing factors. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli secured pole position, leading a Mercedes 1-2 with teammate George Russell. Mercedes has achieved one-two finishes in both races this season. The Japanese Grand Prix is taking place at Suzuka Circuit.

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Mercedes have claimed one-two finishes at both grands prix so far this season.

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Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the race ahead of George Russell.

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Verstappen crashed out in Q3 in the season opener in Australia.

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Verstappen labeled his Red Bull car “undriveable”.

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Max Verstappen qualified 11th for the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Melbourne 30% Chinese Grand Prix 35% Australia 40% Formula One ×250% Japanese Grand Prix 55% Suzuka ×360% Mercedes ×370% George Russell ×275% Kimi Antonelli ×275% Red Bull ×285% Max Verstappen ×795%

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