
Verstappen's 'no words' after pointless Chinese GP sprint
Max Verstappen expressed deep frustration after finishing outside the points in the F1 Chinese GP sprint, citing multiple car issues. His Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar's race was also compromised by a collision, highlighting a difficult weekend for the team.
Max Verstappen's frustrating start to the 2026 Formula 1 season continued as he finished a lowly ninth in the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, failing to score points for the first time ever in a Saturday contest. The four-time champion cited a litany of problems from a poor start to severe balance and degradation issues, while his Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar also endured a race ruined by first-lap contact.
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