The 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix qualifying at Sepang delivered contrasting fortunes in the paddock. Max Verstappen brilliantly secured his first pole position of the season for Red Bull, while George Russell struggled to a disappointing seventh place on the starting grid.
Following the session, Russell voiced his frustration regarding the brutal track temperatures. The British driver explained that he missed out on using a cooling vest because his squad had allocated every remaining cent of the budget cap toward developing the W17.
Asked about his rival's remarks, Verstappen offered a witty response emphasizing the necessity of physical conditioning. The reigning champion noted that battling extreme heat is simply part of top-tier motorsport and requires rigorous athletic preparation.
The Dutchman pointed out that discomfort comes with the territory, insisting that athletes must push their physical limits. He recalled that he also faced stamina struggles early in his career before stepping up his training regimen.
To wrap up his humorous take on the situation, the Red Bull star jokingly suggested a unique training method for his competitor. With a laugh, he quipped that he might just need to take the Mercedes driver along for a few sessions in the sauna.
Read Also
Red Bull atasi kelemahan utama F1 2026 di Malaysia. Max Verstappen raih pole lewat peningkatan kecepatan lurus dan tikungan.
Lewis Hamilton sebut lap kualifikasi Bahrain terbaik musim ini usai amankan P2, redam rumor internal Ferrari lewat performa impresif di lintasan.
George Russell meminta FIA mewajibkan rompi pendingin di Formula 1 untuk mengatasi balapan panas ekstrem tanpa mengorbankan performa dan anggaran tim.
Continue with Google
Discussion (0)
Join the Discussion!
Sign in easily to start commenting, replying, and interacting with other readers.
Latest Comments
No comments yet. Be the first!