Verstappen responds to Red Bull issue with blunt 'I'm not an idiot' verdict
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Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
Max Verstappen has had continuous issues with race starts in the 2026 season. The Dutchman had a clear answer when the same problem occurred at the Chinese Grand Prix.
"I mean, I'm not doing anything wrong"- Max Verstappen
By the time Verstappen lined up on the grid, the Red Bull Racing driver had to start with empty batteries, he explained.
Verstappen: 'I'm not an idiot'
When speaking to French broadcaster Canal+ after the race, the four-time world champion was once again asked about this matter. Verstappen was also told that his teammate Isack Hadjar and the two Racing Bull drivers with the same power unit did not have such an issue on Sunday.
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The Dutchman had a clear answer. He said: "Yes, but I mean, I'm not doing anything wrong. It’s just the engine not lifting. I’m not an idiot."
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