Verstappen's untelevised radio reveals Brazilian GP car struggles

Untelevised team radio from the Brazilian Grand Prix has revealed Max Verstappen describing his Red Bull RB22 as "a disaster to drive" at Interlagos, adding that he did "85 per cent of the race with a f**ked car."

Verstappen finished second behind McLaren's Lando Norris, who claimed his third win of the season. Starting from the back of the grid after an engine change, Verstappen benefited from wet conditions to secure an eighth consecutive podium finish.

Shortly after his first pit stop, when he switched from intermediate to soft tyres, Verstappen reported difficulty turning the car in high-speed corners. Exchanges with his race engineer Tom Hart, who takes over from Gianpiero Lambiase on a full-time basis from the 2027 season, show the team discussing balance changes and front wing adjustments during the race.