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Red Bull: Verstappen in China did a useless lift and coast in Turn 6 for 36 laps:
— Max Verstappen experienced a challenging weekend in China, with Red Bull scoring only four points. A misunderstanding between Verstappen and track engineer Gianpiero Lambiase was highlighted during the race. Verstappen expressed his frustration on the radio:
“I took my foot off the accelerator for half the race. Why didn't anyone tell me?”
— Gianpiero Lambiase responded to Verstappen's concerns, emphasizing his support and intention to assist:
“I'm on your side, Max. I am trying to help you and give you information. Nothing else.”
— The Chinese GP saw Verstappen retire from the race due to a cooling system issue with the hybrid component of the RB22's power unit. Isack Hadjar also faced difficulties, spinning on the first lap and finishing eighth.
— Analysis by Auto Motor und Sport revealed that Verstappen unnecessarily performed 'lift and coast' in T-6 for 36 laps, without intervention from the Red Bull team. This strategy was also applied at T-1 and T-14 based on team recommendations.
— The incident underscores the challenges Red Bull faces in 2026, as they strive to compete with Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren. The team is working to improve their performance after a promising start to the season.
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VIA: [formulapassion]