Verstappen says he feels unwell as Red Bull struggles for pace at Zandvoort
Max Verstappen said after qualifying at Zandvoort that he had been feeling "flu-like" and that he had felt better before. The weekend has also highlighted Red Bull's underlying pace issues at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Verstappen has won three times since the Dutch Grand Prix returned to the Formula 1 calendar in 2021, but the 2026 event has been much more difficult so far. Reports from Zandvoort said the weekend has been challenging both for Red Bull's performance and for Verstappen physically.
Speaking during a Dutch media session in the paddock after qualifying, Verstappen said he had been feeling "flu-like" and added that he had felt better before. Both outlets also said Zandvoort has exposed Red Bull's fundamental problems.
The race is the final edition of the Dutch Grand Prix before it leaves the calendar after 2026.
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