Max Verstappen was left fuming after his rear wing failed at Silverstone, causing him to lose out on a podium.
What happened?
The incident occurred on the approach to the high-speed corner of Stowe, with Verstappen's car becoming beached in the gravel.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner stated that Verstappen was "right not to be happy" with the car's performance.
Verstappen's reaction
Verstappen expressed his frustration, saying he was "fed up" with the misbehaving car, which had also failed him during qualifying in Austria.
He noted that it was lucky he didn't get hurt in either incident.
Team response
Mekies, the Red Bull boss, acknowledged that the team had let Verstappen down and vowed to put measures in place to prevent such failures in the future.
He said the team understands what caused the failure but refused to elaborate on the details.
The team will review the full area to ensure it doesn't happen again.
Mekies stated that Verstappen has every right to be unhappy and the team takes the issue seriously.
Verstappen's car issue is a concern for the team, especially given the high-speed nature of the corners where the failures occurred.
The Red Bull team is working to resolve the issue and prevent it from happening again.
The incident has raised questions about the reliability of the RB22 car.
Verstappen's frustration is understandable, given the importance of having a reliable car in Formula 1.
The team's response will be crucial in addressing Verstappen's concerns and ensuring he can compete at his best.