Max Verstappen was within two seconds of victory at the Austrian Grand Prix on June 28, 2026.
He finished 1.6 seconds behind George Russell.
What happened?
Verstappen started the fight and was involved in some early battles.
He found himself just one second behind Russell before the final pit stop phase.
Why it matters for Max Verstappen
Red Bull's strategy may have been the difference between winning and finishing second for Verstappen.
He had an 11-second deficit after his final pit stop.
What comes next?
Verstappen will look to improve at the British Grand Prix on July 5, 2026.
He hopes the upgrade package will make a difference at Silverstone.
Verstappen had a good result after tough times, fighting for a win for the first time.
He was confident he could have kept Russell behind with a better strategy.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies admits their Austria upgrade was a step in the right direction.
The pace was satisfying, and they had enough to win.
Mekies said it's not often that a team can find more than one second of pace in a few races.
The season is very long, and they know they need more.
Verstappen finished second at the Austrian Grand Prix, a good step after tough times.
He will look to improve at the next race.
The Austrian GP result showed Verstappen's improvement, finishing close to Russell.
He will aim to win at the British Grand Prix.
Verstappen's performance at the Austrian GP was impressive, given the tough start.
He will look to build on this result at Silverstone.
The British Grand Prix will be a big test for Verstappen and Red Bull.
They will look to improve their strategy and pace.
Verstappen's confidence is high after the Austrian GP.
He believes he can win with a better strategy.
The next race will be crucial for Verstappen and Red Bull.
They need to improve their pace and strategy to win.