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Red Bull's Chassis Crisis Is Burying Max Verstappen In The Midfield

Max Verstappen was once the most impossible driver to ignore in Formula 1, constantly forcing his way into championship battles regardless of machinery. He won titles, dominated seasons, and even challenged McLaren for honours when Red Bull had no business being in the fight. That version of Verstappen feels like a distant memory through the opening rounds of the 2026 season, with the four-time champion reduced to a largely anonymous presence in the midfield. The new regulations cannot take the blame for this, and nobody seriously believes Verstappen's driving ability has suddenly regressed to midfield level. The problem sits squarely with the Red Bull car itself, which has been plagued by...
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