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Max Verstappen Demands Red Bull Probe Over ‘Feet Flying’ Safety Concern
Highlights
- Max Verstappen struggled with rear-end handling in sprint qualifying.
- Verstappen secured fifth place on the grid for the sprint race.
- Car instability caused Verstappen’s feet to “fly off the pedals.”
- Parc fermé rules prevented car setup changes before sprint race.
- Red Bull hopes post-sprint analysis will resolve handling issues.
- Mercedes plans upgrades to boost performance during Canadian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen endures a bruising Canadian Grand Prix sprint qualifying in Montreal, wrestling rear instability on his Red Bull RB22. He qualifies fifth for the sprint, with parc fermé blocking swift setup fixes.
Radio messages capture Verstappen’s frustration over bumps and kerbs. He reports the car kicking so violently that his feet “fly off the pedals,” compromising throttle application and consistency after a narrow SQ2 escape.
Verstappen starts P5 for the sprint after battling severe rear instability and a late SQ2 scare.
The problem points to a rear platform that fails to stay settled across Montreal’s aggressive kerbs. That instability limits commitment on corner entry and traction, costing time in sequences that reward compliant ride.
Under parc fermé, Red Bull cannot reconfigure the car before the sprint. That locks Verstappen into the same balance window, forcing the team to prioritize understanding over short-term changes.
Parc fermé rules prevent setup changes before the sprint, limiting Red Bull’s immediate response.
Verstappen expects a better platform once alterations become legal after the sprint, targeting improved ride and a calmer rear. Off-track discussions of Verstappen’s F1 future persist, but the short-term focus is stabilizing the RB22.
Mercedes adds intrigue by bringing a significant upgrade for Montreal. If effective, it compresses the front of the field and increases pressure on Red Bull to resolve ride and compliance weaknesses quickly.
Mercedes targets a step with a Canada upgrade package, aiming to close on Red Bull.
Red Bull’s workload centers on correlating data from the sprint’s long runs and kerb strikes. The aim is a stable aero-mechanical platform that stops the “feet flying” episodes and restores Verstappen’s confidence.
Longer term, Verstappen’s positioning around power unit directions remains a talking point, with his stance on future projects outlined in his comments about the 2027 engine landscape.
For now, fifth on the sprint grid keeps Verstappen in the hunt. Post‑sprint freedom to tweak the car offers a path to a calmer rear end for qualifying and the Grand Prix.
Visual Summary
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Verstappen vs. Bumps
“My Feet Flew Off the Pedals!”
“My Feet Flew Off the Pedals!”
Red Bull RB22 handling chaos leaves Max P5 for Sprint
P5 Sprint Grid
0 setup changes
Rear End: Unstable
Red Bull must fix
the “feet-flying” chaos.
Hopes now ride on future setup tweaks & main race recovery.
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the “feet-flying” chaos.
Hopes now ride on future setup tweaks & main race recovery.
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Daniel Miller reports on Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends with race-day analysis, team-radio highlights, and point-standings updates. He explains power-unit upgrades, aerodynamic developments, and driver rivalries in straightforward, SEO-friendly language for a global F1 audience.
