Montoya unravels where things went wrong for Verstappen and Red Bull in Hungary

09:29, 10 Aug

byHidde Korte

Although the Formula 1 summer break has begun, former driver Juan Pablo Montoya took time on the MontayAS podcast to reflect on the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Colombian analyzed where things went wrong for Max Verstappen and Red Bull.

Montoya noted how Red Bull struggled throughout the weekend, with Max Verstappen ultimately finishing no higher than ninth place.

The former F1 driver analyzed the weekend for Red Bull: "Look, I think that Red Bull, knowing this was not a good track for them and that they have a lot of traction problems, started the weekend with a strong focus on improving the car's traction."

The Colombian continued: “The problem is just that when you fully commit to gaining traction, you always have to make concessions somewhere. It's all about finding that compromise.''

''What is the best compromise? I think they started the weekend with a lot of emphasis on the front end, very much focused on traction. But then you get a car you can't do anything with anymore, that doesn't do anything anymore. So yes, then you're left behind with that car, do you understand?"

Max Verstappen and Red Bull had a tough weekend in Hungary, photo: Red Bull Contentpool

Max Verstappen voiced concerns about an uncontrollable car as early as Friday but remained realistic by the end of the weekend nonetheless.

Montoya also noticed this: "I believe they started the weekend with a lot of focus on the front end, focused on traction, which caused the car to not steer.''

''Every time they tried to add a bit more mechanical grip, new problems began to emerge, stability problems, because Red Bull had a car this weekend that is normally tuned very stiffly."

Verstappen enjoys holidays with Kelly Piquet

With the Hungaroring race marking the final event before the summer break, Verstappen is now enjoying his holiday. Kelly Piquet shared a vacation photo on social media, and rumors have circulated that the couple recently purchased land in Portugal.

The summer break will continue for two more weeks, with the first race back being the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, August 31.