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Max Verstappen battles Red Bull technical issues at Monza GP
Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing faced significant technical challenges during the Italian Grand Prix weekend at Monza. Verstappen reported recurring mechanical issues with the RB22, specifically citing problems with the rear axle that caused the car to bounce and become unmanageable on bumps and curbs. He described the car as being “made of paper” and noted that certain components frequently break or seize, a problem he claims has persisted for years.
Despite these difficulties, which saw him qualify in the lower positions, Verstappen managed to secure a podium finish. Former world champion Nico Rosberg praised Verstappen’s ability to extract performance from a compromised car, noting he was able to maintain pace with leaders like Kimi Antonelli.
In addition to mechanical failures, the FIA activated the ‘Heat hazard protocol’ at Monza due to extreme temperatures, allowing teams to use cooling systems for drivers. The weekend also saw driver reshuffles within the Red Bull family, as Racing Bulls managed a mid-season transition involving Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda due to Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury.
Entities
Ayumu Iwasa · Isack Hadjar · Laurent Mekies · Liam Lawson · Max Verstappen · Monza · Nico Rosberg · Pierre Gasly · Pierre Waché · Red Bull · Red Bull Racing
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Liam Lawson is replacing Hadjar for the Italian Grand Prix.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hadjar missed the Dutch Grand Prix and the Italian Grand Prix.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Red Bull is prioritizing Hadjar's full recovery over immediate racing.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Isack Hadjar sustained a wrist injury during the summer break.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Isack Hadjar's return for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid is unlikely.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Yuki Tsunoda has taken Liam Lawson's seat at Racing Bulls.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Red Bull RB22 suffered from rear-end instability and bouncing issues. racingnews365.nl · www.f1maximaal.nl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nico Rosberg praised Verstappen for maintaining the pace of the leaders despite a sub-optimal car. racingnews365.nl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kimi Antonelli won the race at Monza. racingnews365.nl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Verstappen questioned FIA reports regarding Red Bull's engine performance. www.f1maximaal.nl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Verstappen experienced significant speed deficits on straight sections of the track. motorsport.nextgen-auto.com · www.f1maximaal.nl
- [● 3 SOURCES] Max Verstappen finished the Italian Grand Prix in third place. motorsport.nextgen-auto.com · racingnews365.nl · www.f1maximaal.nl