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Downbeat Verstappen following retirement

09:03, 31 Jul 2018

byBobby Vincent

Max Verstappen admits his disappointment following his retirement from the Hungarian Grand Prix at the weekend.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has admitted that Sunday didn't go to plan as he was forced to retire from the race following a technical issue on his Red Bull car.

The 20-year-old Dutchman was fifth before his RB14 failed on him.

Verstappen's car failed on him whilst taking turn two on lap six meaning he was forced to retire for a sixth time this season.

"Today didn't go the way we planned," the Dutch driver told The Checkered Flag.

"I felt good with the car and had a strong start but the race was then over within six laps.

"It is really frustrating after putting all the effort in and being in a promising position, but then having to stop due to reliability. As I was happy with the car I think we could have had a good battle with the front group, it's a shame to have missed out on that and some valuable points.

"It's such a shame for not just myself and the team but also the fans that travel all the way here supporting me. It's not fun to watch me compete a few laps and then retire."

Verstappen has admitted that he is unaware whether he'll face a penalty in the next race due to the problem, and says that he is annoyed that this is the way he is going into the summer break.

"I'm not sure if this will mean engine penalties for Spa, we will look into it as a team and discuss the best way to come back strong after the summer break," Verstappen added.

"I don't really feel like going away on holiday now as this isn't the way I wanted to finish the first part of the season. I would like to get back in the car and race again and finish on a strong result, unfortunately I can't."