Verstappen: 'It would be a very zen person to be optimistic at the moment'

The four-time world champion was firmly in contention for a podium finish when, much like in Austria, a problem with the active rear wing mechanism struck again. The issue caused Verstappen to lose control of his RB22 through Stowe, sending him into the gravel and bringing another costly setback to an early end.

Speaking to GPblog among other media after the race, Verstappen admitted it would take a very optimistic person to remain positive after another difficult weekend. The Dutchman said he needs a few days to reset before turning his focus to the next race, stressing that everyone within the team is giving their maximum effort and making it clear he does not blame any individual. Instead, he described the situation as painful for the entire team.

Speaking to GPblog among others in Silverstone, Mekies said Red Bull will do whatever is necessary to ensure the issue does not happen again, including reverting to an earlier specification if required. He explained that it is still too early to determine whether the failures are linked to the current concept or another underlying cause, but stressed that every possible solution remains on the table while the investigation continues.

The Red Bull team principal also acknowledged the driver's frustration, describing it as completely justified after suffering two separate car failures in high-speed corners across consecutive races. Mekies admitted it is equally frustrating for the team to see its drivers end up in the gravel because of reliability issues and insisted the situation is being treated with the utmost seriousness to prevent a repeat in the future.