Hidde Korte is an editor at GPblog, specializing in Formula 1 news. With a background in journalism and a strong passion for the sport, he delivers timely and reliable coverage of the pinnacle of motorsport.
Max Verstappen once again complained over the radio about his Red Bull. Like yesterday, the Dutchman experienced problems turning his Red Bull into corners.
With next year in mind, Verstappen has Tom Hart as his engineer this weekend. "Want to hear something funny?" Verstappen asked Hart. "Yes," the Briton replied. "The steering wheel feels really heavy when I want to turn right." Hart had a witty response. "Brilliant, I think your one-liners were better yesterday." Verstappen then replied. "Yeah, but the day's still very young."
On Friday, Verstappen had also complained about problems with the steering wheel. The Dutchman was struggling to steer to the left at the time. Verstappen was also heard over the radio then. "Yeah, there's something wrong with my steering. It's getting harder and harder to turn the wheel," the Dutchman said. "This steering is a full workout," the Dutchman had also said on Friday.
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Meanwhile, rain could hit Interlagos during Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying, with forecasts warning of possible heavy showers and standing water.
Verstappen has won the only wet race of the 2026 season and triumphed at Interlagos three times, but persistent downshift and drivability problems could unsettle his car under braking on a slippery track. Read more
Verstappen has won the only wet race of the 2026 season and triumphed at Interlagos three times, but persistent downshift and drivability problems could unsettle his car under braking on a slippery track. Read more
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