Max Verstappen Still Does Not Like 2026's F1 Cars Even When He's in the Hunt

Max Verstappen showed improvement at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, qualifying second behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli, but his race was hampered by a first-lap spin into Turn 2 that dropped him down the field. Red Bull Racing attempted to recover with an early pit stop strategy, but Verstappen's extended second stint on hard tires proved too demanding, and he ultimately finished fifth. Despite the setback, the result marked a step forward for Red Bull after a difficult start to the 2026 season plagued by reliability issues with their Ford-backed power unit.