Max Verstappen highlights crucial areas for Red Bull's improvement

Max Verstappen says Red Bull must address multiple weaknesses to turn around its Formula 1 season, which has left the team fourth in the Constructors’ Championship as it heads into the summer break. After early-season comments across the first 11 race weekends, the four-time world champion highlighted two main priorities. He wants better consistency of performance, noting how the RB22’s pace and behaviour can drop over a weekend or even from start to finish. Verstappen also pointed to power unit struggles, admitting the team disagrees with the FIA’s claim that its engine is the 2026 benchmark, and said it will reassess after the break regarding Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities.