What is wrong with RB21? The internet speaks out after tricky Friday for Verstappen and Red Bull

Updated: 08:45, 05 Jul 2025

byTobia Elia

The unusual handling of a clearly unbalanced RB21 in Max Verstappen’s hands during the first two free practice sessions is sparking a lot of debate online. Let’s take a look at some of the best reactions from social media users to Verstappen's first two difficult outings in Silverstone.

As has become increasingly common lately, the Silverstone weekend got off to a rocky start for Max Verstappen and Red Bull. The four-time world champion finished only tenth in FP1, followed by a decent fifth place in the second practice session.

However, what stood out in both outings was the unsettled handling of an extremely understeering and poorly balanced RB21—a problem that clearly frustrated the Dutchman over the team radio.

Pos.	Driver	Team	Points
1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	72
2	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	63
3	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	49
4	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	41
5	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	25
6	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	21
7	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	17
8	Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly	AlpineALP	15
9	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	12
10	Liam Lawson Liam Lawson	Racing BullsRCB	10
11	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	4
12	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	4
13	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	2
14	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	2
15	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	1
16	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	1
17	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	0
18	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	0
19	Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas	CadillacCAD	0
20	Sergio Perez Sergio Perez	CadillacCAD	0
21	Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso	Aston MartinAST	0
22	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0

What is wrong with RB21? The internet speaks out after tricky Friday for Verstappen and Red Bull

byTobia Elia

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