Verstappen frustrated after weak qualifying: Red Bull fights!

Verstappen frustrated after weak qualifying: Red Bull fights!

Bahrain, Bahrain - Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula 1 world champion, was frustrated after qualifying in Bahrain on April 13, 2025. Despite his efforts, he had to be content with a disappointing seventh place. Verstappen spoke of persistent problems with the balance of the car and the setup throughout the weekend. With difficulties in the brakes and the grip of the tires, the situation for the Dutch was anything but optimal. He compared the performance of his Red Bull car in Bahrain with that in Japan, where he was previously able to win a terrific victory. "Red Bull is simply bad on one round," he said soberly, referring to the challenges the team had during qualifying.

Verstappen emphasized that it was positive that both Red Bull drivers were represented in the third qualification round (Q3), but he admitted that the pace was a significant challenge. "I am unsure about the performance in the race," he said his concerns about the upcoming event. This uncertainty could have significant effects on the racing for Verstappen and his team, especially in view of the high expectations that are linked to the incumbent champion.

historical statistics and successes

Max Verstappen not only established itself as an outstanding driver in the last seasons, but also set numerous records in Formula 1. So he holds the record for most victories in one season with 10 successes and the highest number of points in one season with 575 points in 2023. He scored his biggest point lead with 290 points, which is also a record. In addition, Verstappen is the youngest driver who won a Grand Prix in Formula 1 when he triumphed from Spain in the GP in 2016.

statistics show that Verstappen not only celebrated short -term success, but also has an impressive career that is characterized by constant good performances. He reached most of the tour rounds in one season (1003) and most leadership kilometers (4914) in the same season. This illustrates how dominant he was last year and how serious he has to be viewed in the coming race.

The current situation in Bahrain brings new challenges for Verstappen, which he has to cope with quickly to maintain its dominance on the race track.