Cause of Verstappen’s Red Bull Rear-Wing Failure Revealed | F1 Explainer

Max Verstappen suffered rear-wing problems on his Red Bull RB22 during two consecutive Formula 1 race weekends. The issue first appeared in qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix, before Verstappen was forced to retire from the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. But what exactly went wrong with Red Bull’s rear wing?
In this F1 explainer, we examine why a rear wing that fails to close properly can have major consequences for the balance and stability of a Formula 1 car. We explain what went wrong on Verstappen’s RB22, why he suddenly lost control through Stowe, and how the rear of the car snapped so violently. Can Red Bull solve the dangerous rear-wing issue before the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps?

14 July 5:30PM

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