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Max Verstappen explains Spa radio message and delivers early verdict on Red Bull's pace
Motorsport.comJuly 17, 2026
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While Red Bull had expected a very challenging weekend at Spa-Francorchamps due to the strong emphasis on energy management, Friday’s Formula 1 practice sessions proved surprisingly encouraging. Max Verstappen even went fastest of all in the first practice session, although, in his view, that simply confirms one thing.It underlines that Red Bull has managed to get the RB22 into a good ...