Sat. Mar 28th, 2026

Red Bull, Verstappen, and Hadjar in Unison: “In Japan, the car is Slow and Undriveable”

Red Bull left the Suzuka qualifiers with more questions than answers. The most significant concern was Max Verstappen’s elimination as early as Q2. This striking result is notable not only due to the four-time world champion’s stature but primarily because of how it unfolded: with a single-seater that Verstappen himself, and reportedly Hadjar, described as ‘slow and undriveable’ on the Japanese circuit.

By Jasper Carew

Jasper Carew is a sports columnist from Manchester with 12 years of media experience. He started his career covering local football matches, gradually expanding his expertise to NBA and Formula 1. His analytical pieces are known for deep understanding of motorsport technical aspects and basketball statistics.

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