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Red Bull F1 car ‘more difficult than expected’ at US GP

Red Bull has admitted its car has been “more difficult than we expected” at the US F1 race.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Red Bull F1 car ‘more difficult than expected’ at US GP
Key Things to Know
  • Red Bull admitted balancing its car at the bumpy United States Grand Prix has been unexpectedly difficult.
  • Max Verstappen finished second in FP1 and third in FP2 behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
  • Isack Hadjar struggled on soft tires, finishing ninth and a second off the pace in FP2.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache admitted that balancing the team's Formula 1 car at the bumpy Circuit of the Americas has proven more difficult than expected during the United States Grand Prix weekend. While Max Verstappen remained competitive by finishing second in FP1 and third in FP2, teammate Isack Hadjar struggled significantly, ending the second session in ninth place.

Hadjar reported that his car became extremely difficult to drive after switching to soft tires, prompting a need to reset before qualifying. Wache emphasized that Red Bull must balance high- and low-speed performance across both cars while prioritizing tire degradation for the race over single-lap pace.

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