Max Verstappen goes on a fiery radio tirade slamming the ‘piece of sh*t’ brake issues’ with his Red Bull at the US GP

Neither Max Verstappen nor Red Bull have clarified what caused the sudden brake issue in his RB19.

Max Verstappen goes on a fiery radio tirade slamming the ‘piece of sh*t’ brake issues’ with his Red Bull at the US GP

Red Bull's Max Verstappen. (Via IMAGO)

At the United States GP, Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula 1 World Champion, provided a moment that will be the talking point of the race. The Red Bull driver’s journey to claim his 14th Grand Prix victory took an unexpected turn, marked by a furious radio outburst that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Verstappen had already faced adversity after his final qualifying run on Friday was deleted due to track limit violations, relegating him to a starting position of sixth on the grid. The pressure was on for the Red Bull Racing driver to carve his way through the field and mount a formidable challenge against the leaders.

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And just halfway through the race, the world champion snatches the race lead from Lando Norris’ hands. However, on Lap 35 of the race, the Red Bull driver sent shockwaves through the paddock when he unleashed a barrage of expletives on the team radio.

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Mate, these brakes are so **** compared to yesterday. What a piece of sh*t.

Throughout the race, a crescendo of outrage consumed the Red Bull radio. Verstappen battled increasingly deteriorating brake issues with every passing lap. His radio communications were punctuated by colorful outbursts, conveying his frustration. Even as his race engineer, GP, dutifully updated him on the gap behind, Max implored him not to disrupt his concentration during crucial braking moments.

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Despite these formidable obstacles and the relentless pursuit of Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen displayed extraordinary grit, maintaining his lead and securing his 50th career victory. In the post-race debrief, he candidly revealed the profound challenges he faced in managing his braking system. Red Bull’s strategic brilliance, employing a two-stop plan and medium tires, played a decisive role in Verstappen’s triumphant pursuit of victory.

Max Verstappen ahead of Lewis Hamilton at COTA (Credits: Planet F1)

Verstappen’s radio eruption, resonating with intensity, will undoubtedly be etched into the folklore of the United States Grand Prix’s history. The Red Bull Racing luminary, who had already triumphed in the F1 Sprint the previous day, masterfully replicated his success on this fateful Sunday. His feat marked a historic milestone, as he became the inaugural driver to clinch victory at Circuit of the Americas from a grid position beyond the front row.

As the checkered flag fell, Verstappen emerged as the indisputable victor, notching his 14th Grand Prix win. It was a day teetering on the precipice of euphoria and despair, a canvas painted with raw, unfiltered emotions and a testament to the unwavering pursuit of excellence by a true champion. Remarkably, he equaled his previous record of 14 race victories in a single season, a feat previously achieved in 2022.

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