General · 1 June 2026

Verstappen's 'new back' joke exposes Red Bull's car weakness

Rough rides on street circuits could keep causing trouble for Red Bull as the team still struggles with bumps and kerbs. Max Verstappen said during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend that Monaco’s streets would be an even bigger challenge and joked about needing a new back. Team boss Laurent Mekies said he believes the problem can still be fixed in 2026 without making the car slower.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 June 2026 at 14:19

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