Verstappen - "Disappointing" Turkey may have been last chance to win

Max Verstappen has said failing to win the chaotic last race in Turkey left Red Bull "disappointed" and suggested remaining races could make it tougher to get such a result because they will be "more straightforward."

Verstappen and team-mate Alex Albon had shown race-winning pace at different stages at Istanbul Park but a spin while attempting a bold move on Sergio Perez for second early on ruled the Dutchman out of contention.

"Although the track conditions were very tricky on Friday I was pleased with the balance we found and the car was working well," said Verstappen.

"We felt we had good momentum for the weekend so it was obviously disappointing for everyone in the team to finish sixth in the race as it was not where we hoped or expected to be.

"We had some issues and also seemed to eat up the rear tyres quicker than others.

"It is not only me but everyone in the team who left Turkey disappointed because we all want to win.

"I do not expect that we will see these types of track conditions again though so the last races will probably be more straightforward."

F1 now heads to Bahrain for two races on varying layouts, with the first taking place on the familiar iteration of the Bahrain International Circuit and the second, one week later, utilising the more oval 'Outer Circuit'.

Looking ahead, Verstappen said: "For the first race, it is a track we know very well but it is always tough on tyres so it will be important to find a good set-up to work around that."

Before you go...

Russell expecting 'wacky races' from Bahrain's "bonkers" outer circuit

Hamilton set for "happiest day ever" in collecting knighthood

Related

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

George Russell accuses 'selfish' Ferrari of blocking FIA rule change

• 13 minutes ago

FIA announce Mercedes penalty verdict after Chinese Grand Prix incident

• 1 hour ago

F1 2026 Chinese Grand Prix weather forecast - latest from Shanghai

• 1 hour ago

Channel 4 F1 highlights today: How to watch the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix FREE

• 2 hours ago

F1 Sprint Qualifying Results: Max Verstappen suffers Shanghai nightmare as Mercedes shine

• 2 hours ago

F1 star's comeback takes a hit after being ruled OUT at Chinese Grand Prix

• 3 hours ago