Red Bull Confirms Verstappen’s Persistent Car Issue Won’t Be Fully Resolved Until 2027
Max Verstappen has long grappled with a rear axle problem in his Red Bull RB22, a challenge the team now admits won’t be completely fixed until 2027.
Throughout the 2023 season, Max Verstappen has repeatedly reported that his Red Bull RB22 deteriorates during sessions and races, particularly around the rear axle.
The issue notably affected his qualifying performance at Monza, where he described the car as "a car made of paper." The four-time world champion revealed that this problem has been a persistent internal concern for years.
Red Bull has acknowledged the complexity of the issue, confirming that a full resolution is not expected until 2027.
This admission highlights the technical challenges the team faces in optimizing the car’s durability and performance under current regulations.
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