Max Verstappen And Red Bull’s Massive Problems Explained

What has happened to Red Bull Racing and McLaren? The teams that once dominated Formula 1 now find themselves in deep trouble. In China, everything went wrong: Max Verstappen had issues and retired, Isack Hadjar spun, the RB22 lacks both speed and reliability, and McLaren did not even make it to the start. Meanwhile, Mercedes and Ferrari simply drove away from the field.

In this video, we analyse the major technical problems facing Red Bull and McLaren. From Max Verstappen’s disastrous weekend in Shanghai to the electrical issues that sidelined both McLarens – today we dive into the causes. Why does the RB22 suffer from such a lack of downforce? What is wrong with the Red Bull engine? And is the engine the biggest problem for Red Bull, or is the chassis a bigger cause of concern?

We also discuss the RB22’s excess weight, Verstappen’s poor starts, tyre issues, and why even Toto Wolff was shocked by Verstappen’s onboard footage. Can Red Bull turn things around before Miami, or is the 2026 season already lost?